02721 ZIP Code – Fall River, Massachusetts
02721 is a ZIP code serving Fall River, Massachusetts in Bristol County with a population of approximately 26,807 residents. At $51,958, the median household income here runs well below the Massachusetts average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $332,800, above the national average, with 34.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $956 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 24% single-family (decreasing), 26% apartments (decreasing), 49% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 8.3%, well above the national average. About 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 14.9%, well below the national average. At 40.1, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 02723, 02724, 02725.
ZIP Code 02721 Data
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ZIP 02721 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02721 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $332k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $956 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.9% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02723 – Fall River
- 02724 – Fall River
- 02725 – Somerset
- 02720 – Fall River
- 02878 – Tiverton
- 02726 – Somerset
- 02790 – Westport
- 02809 – Bristol
- 02777 – Swansea
- 02885 – Warren
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02723 | FALL RIVER | 17,164 | $43,579 |
| 02724 | FALL RIVER | 18,445 | $46,120 |
| 02725 | SOMERSET | 2,359 | $129,235 |
| 02720 | FALL RIVER | 30,558 | $60,076 |
| 02878 | TIVERTON | 16,324 | $92,444 |