City

Fall River, MA

5 ZIP codes  ·  Bristol County  ·  Massachusetts

👥92,854Population
💰$52,952Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$354,381Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.4%Hispanic: 13.1%Black: 5.5%Asian: 2.7%Other: 7.8%Race
White69.4%
Hispanic13.1%
Black5.5%
Asian2.7%
Other7.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma2,257 (4.1%)
HS Graduate20,617 (37.5%)
Some College7,630 (13.9%)
Associates8,443 (15.3%)
Bachelors5,423 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree10,652 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College13.9%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 35.8%Renter: 64.2%Tenure
Owner35.8%
Renter64.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,952 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$354,381 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,094/mo
Total Housing Units44,082
Vacant Units2,572

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Fall River, MA

Fall River is a city in Massachusetts, located in Bristol County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 92,854 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.92 years.

Economically, Fall River is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,952 is below the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fall River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $354,381, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,093 per month. At 35.8% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Fall River is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.43%).

Fall River, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fall River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02720 31,063 $62,907 $361,800 $1,177 9.0% 33.4% 39.7%
02721 25,922 $50,666 $362,800 $1,010 8.3% 29.2% 34.8%
02723 17,111 $41,789 $312,900 $1,058 7.5% 22.8% 32.4%
02724 18,758 $49,809 $368,300 $1,105 6.7% 26.8% 34.0%

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