ZIP Code 02780: Population, Income, Housing

State: MA

Total population: 53,461 Household income: $74,471 Rent: $1,313

Overview

Total population

53,461

Rent

$1,313

Year built

1963

Household income

$74,471

Per capita income

$37,976

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

53.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Massachusetts

County

Bristol County

City

Taunton

Total population

53,461

Adults over 25

37,486

Total households

21,557

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$74,471

Per capita income

$37,976

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

53.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,313

Year built

1963

Households that rent

41%

Households that own

59%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

70.2%

Black

8.1%

Asian

2.1%

Two or more races

16.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

10%

Not Hispanic or Latino

90%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

24,470 (92.4%)

Commute time to work

29 mins

Work from home

2,026 (7.6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

30.6%

High school graduate or GED

35.1%

Some college or associate degree

11%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

23.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 02780 with: Bristol County, MA Taunton, MA Providence metro area, RI-MA Massachusetts United States

ZIP 02780

Total population53,461

Rent$1,313

Year built1963

Household income$74,471

Per capita income$37,976

Poverty rate13.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

Bristol County, MA

Total population582,270

Rent$1,245

Year built1964

Household income$85,625

Per capita income$44,757

Poverty rate11.3%

Unemployment rate4.7%

Taunton, MA

Total population60,433

Rent$1,324

Year built1965

Household income$79,283

Per capita income$38,819

Poverty rate13%

Unemployment rate4.8%

Providence Metro Area, RI-MA

Total population1,684,071

Rent$1,307

Year built1962

Household income$87,040

Per capita income$46,322

Poverty rate11.2%

Unemployment rate4.5%

Massachusetts State

Total population7,044,056

Rent$1,762

Year built1964

Household income$103,960

Per capita income$57,897

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate4%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP02780	CountyBristol, MA	CityTaunton, MA	Metro AreaProvidence metro area, RI-MA	StateMassachusetts	CountryUnited States
Total population	53,461	582,270	60,433	1,684,071	7,044,056	334,922,499
Rent	$1,313	$1,245	$1,324	$1,307	$1,762	$1,413
Year built	1963	1964	1965	1962	1964	1980
Household income	$74,471	$85,625	$79,283	$87,040	$103,960	$80,734
Per capita income	$37,976	$44,757	$38,819	$46,322	$57,897	$44,673
Poverty rate	13.5%	11.3%	13%	11.2%	10%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.7%	4.8%	4.5%	4%	4%

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Summary for 02780

Rent & Income

In 02780, the typical monthly rent is $1,313 and the typical household income is $74,471. Rent here is similar to Taunton and lower than Massachusetts, and household income is lower than both Taunton and Massachusetts. The estimated poverty rate is 13.5%, which is similar to the Taunton rate and higher than the Massachusetts rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 41% of households. About 53.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 23.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 02780 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 02780 — Poverty

How ZIP 02780 compares in Massachusetts (62 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,313	9 / 62	from lower rent	$1,021 – $2,873
Household income	$74,471	47 / 62	from higher income	$48,415 – $172,606
Poverty rate	13.5%	38 / 62	from lower poverty	2.9% – 30.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Massachusetts with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 02780

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 02780 ranks 9th out of 62 ZIP Codes in Massachusetts. Statewide, values range from $1,021 in ZIP 01040 up to $2,873 in ZIP 02446.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 47th out of 62 ZIP Codes. Across Massachusetts, figures vary from $48,415 in ZIP 01109 up to $172,606 in ZIP 01810.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 02780 places 38th out of 62 ZIP Codes. Throughout Massachusetts, numbers span from 2.9% in ZIP 01810 up to 30.5% in ZIP 01610.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 02780 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,313 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 02780

Annual Household Income: $74,471

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 02780

Estimated Rate: 13.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 02780

In ZIP Code 02780, households that rent: 8,835 (41%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	8,835	41%
Owner-Occupied	12,722	59%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 02780

In ZIP Code 02780, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,698 (53.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,698	53.2%
Other renter households	4,137	46.8%
Total renter households	8,835	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 02780

Less than High School: 11,489 people (30.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 13,154 people (35.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,106 people (11%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,737 people (23.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 37,486

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.