ZIP Code 02720 in Fall River, MA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Fall River, Massachusetts
County:Bristol County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:53:59 PM
Population:31,209 [See All]
Area Codes:508 / 774
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.7316, -71.1090
Land Area:13.182 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 02720 has 31,209 residents and 13,665 households (average 2.20 persons per household). The median age is 41.0 years, slightly older than the state (39.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (77.7%, much higher than the state average of 69.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:31,209Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:30,940Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:29,077Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,367.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$62,196Source: Census ACS
Households:13,665Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$398,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.20Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.54Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--31,34130,78230,81131,09130,54630,78531,12630,69930,16030,57931,21030,55831,06330,940
Decennial Census30,287------------------31,209--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41

Male Median Age: 39.8

Female Median Age: 42.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7617998097661,0301,1741,1011,0529519431,0191,0561,044765646454266249
Female7758028178169551,2351,2151,0409451,0121,0161,1421,141903794631403682
Total1,5361,6011,6261,5821,9852,4092,3162,0921,8961,9552,0352,1982,1851,6681,4401,085669931
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:24,26376.66%
Black:1,7925.66%
Hispanic:*3,25110.27%
Asian:6672.11%
American Indian:1000.32%
Hawaiian:40.01%
Other:1,5724.97%
Total:31,649100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:14,88547.69%39.8 years
Females:16,32452.31%42.7 years
Total:31,209100%41.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:22,91574.06%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,3984.52%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3,73812.08%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,88921.42%
Total Population:30,940100%
Total Native Population:24,31378.58%
Total Foreign-born Population:6,62721.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $62,196, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,909 (34.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,406. Family households earn a median of $75,324 versus $41,209 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,115). By gender, male median income is $64,954 and female is $50,791, which is lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,163 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.2%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.4%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$46,287$42,439$41,910$41,576$44,397$45,382$47,992$50,783$51,790$52,753$56,843$60,076$62,907$62,196
Median Family Income$59,688$54,905$56,091$54,931$54,085$55,838$58,656$61,696$60,735$59,317$66,844$72,389$73,609$75,324
Median NonFamily Income$28,891$29,121$29,579$30,352$32,354$31,349$33,663$32,987$36,487$37,723$39,217$40,551$45,865$41,209
Median Male Income$45,504$48,221$50,296$51,319$51,509$51,886$51,810$53,235$51,963$53,456$57,419$61,810$63,624$64,954
Median Female Income$34,114$34,509$37,517$38,231$36,526$38,085$40,522$40,751$41,582$42,324$47,626$48,155$49,623$50,791
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:15,31657.95%
Unemployed:1,3605.15%
Not In Labor Force:9,75536.91%
Total:26,431100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,41635.36%
Service:3,25721.27%
Sales and Office:2,81318.37%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,3748.97%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,45616.04%
Total Civilian Employed Population:15,316100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $398,000, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $134,300 (50.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $157,100. The median gross rent is $1,230, which is below the national median ($1,348), is up $474 (62.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $377. Of occupied housing, owners make up 37.54% (61.31% with a mortgage, 38.69% free-and-clear) and renters 62.46% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.42%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$263,700$257,900$251,300$249,300$239,200$236,100$234,300$238,800$240,900$259,500$285,100$335,800$361,800$398,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:6487.27%
$500 to $999:1,98822.29%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,97633.37%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,99222.34%
$2,000 to $2,499:99011.10%
$2,500 to $2,999:1351.51%
$3,000 or more:440.49%
No Rent:1451.63%
Total:8,918100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$756$743$768$784$795$791$814$847$853$902$993$1,086$1,177$1,230
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,28623.01%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,07414.53%
Renter Occupied:8,91862.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:14,278100%

Occupied Housing Units:14,27896.58%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5063.42%
Total Housing Units:14,784100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,10327.75%
Multi-Family Units:10,59071.63%
Other Units:910.62%
Total Housing Units:14,784100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 20.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 50.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.50%, which is well above the national rate (8.70%), up 2.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.95%). College enrollment is 23.37%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2,1929.44%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,1679.33%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,73133.30%
Some college, no degree:4,42019.04%
Associate's degree:1,9948.59%
Bachelor's degree:2,76911.93%
Graduate or professional degree:1,9428.37%
Total:23,215100%
High school or higher:18,85681.22%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,71120.29%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:16,89449.65%
Public Insurance:15,35045.11%
No Insurance:1,7835.24%
Total:34,027100%
Has Health Insurance:32,24494.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty10.2%12.8%13.5%14.1%14.7%17.2%15.4%14.2%14.9%14.2%12.4%12.9%13.0%12.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2183.84%
Kindergarten:2263.98%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,44142.95%
High school (grades 9-12):1,47025.87%
College or graduate school:1,32823.37%
Total:5,683100%
Early Childhood:4447.81%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,13772.80%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 02720 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 751 business establishments, employing about 18,309 people with an annual payroll of $1,032,259,000. USPS data shows 13,217 residential mailboxes and 868 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:13,217Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:868Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:14,772Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:7,451Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:3,327Source: USPS
# of Businesses:751Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$257,502,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,032,259,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:18,309Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 02720 is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, within the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39300) and Massachusetts's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,600,852 people, about 1.95% of whom live in ZIP Code 02720. It covers 13.182 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.484 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Providence-Warwick, RI-MASource: Census
CBSA Number:39300Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,600,852Source: Census
MSA:Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSASource: Census
Land Area:13.182 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.484 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:668.27 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2523000Source: Census
Place Name:Fall River city; MassachusettsSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


02721 | | 02719

Schools in ZIP Code 02720


ZIP Code 02720 is in the Fall River School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Morton Middle 1135 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
District: Fall River School District
Spencer Borden 1400 President Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
District: Fall River School District
North End Elementary 1899 Meridan Street
Fall River, MA 02720
District: Fall River School District
Mary Fonseca Elementary School 160 Wall Street
Fall River, MA 02720
District: Fall River School District
B M C Durfee High 360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
District: Fall River School District
James Tansey 711 Ray Street
Fall River, MA 02720
District: Fall River School District
Stone Pk-12 School 276 Maple St
Fall River, MA 02720
District: Fall River School District
Resiliency Preparatory Academy 290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
District: Fall River School District
Holy Name School 850 Pearce St
Fall River, MA 02720
District: Private School
Antioch School 618 Rock St
Fall River, MA 02720
District: Private School
St Michael School 209 Essex St
Fall River, MA 02720
District: Private School
Mastery School Of Independent Learning 30 Third St
Fall River, MA 02720
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 02720


Bristol Community College 777 Elsbree St
Fall River, MA 02720-7395
Type: Post Secondary
Diman Regional Technical Institute 1082 Davol St. 2nd Floor
Fall River, MA 02720
Type: Post Secondary
Rob Roy Academy-Fall River 260 S Main St
Fall River, MA 02721-5330
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
Type: Post Secondary
Roger Williams University One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809-2921
Type: Post Secondary
Roger Williams University School Of Law Ten Metacom Ave
Bristol, RI 02809-5171
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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