02718 ZIP Code — East Taunton, MA

Bristol County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02718 is located in East Taunton, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. It covers approximately 10.29 square miles and serves a population of 7,213 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02718

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $402,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,848. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02718 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,213

population

10.29

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02718 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02718

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02718. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Taunton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,213
Population density	701 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	10.29 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	41.8673
Longitude	-71.0157
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508/774

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.8%	36.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	28.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	26.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	9.4%	8.1%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

7,213

Population

701

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$98,848

Median household income

$39,496

Per capita income

$402,900

Median home value

$1,694

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

2,313

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

219

Under 5

216

215

5–9

212

124

10–14

122

242

15–19

239

263

20–24

258

409

25–34

403

490

35–44

483

586

45–54

577

236

55–59

233

388

60–64

381

194

65–74

191

194

75–84

190

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,338	18.5%
18 and over	5,875	81.5%
65 and over	917	12.7%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Black or African American 6.6%

Two or more races 5%

Other race 3%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,991	77.6%
Hispanic or Latino	509	6.6%
Black or African American	506	6.6%
Two or more races	383	5%
Other race	230	3%
Asian	77	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.8%	36.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	28.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	26.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	9.4%	8.1%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 12.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	12.4%
Median income	$98,848

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 60.1%

$500k–$1M 14.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$402,900
Median rent / month	$1,694
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	8.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	29.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	27.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.3%
Electricity	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	45.0%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,548	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	194	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	315	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	445	17.8%
Households with children under 18	960	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	679	27.1%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	24.4%
Married	52.1%	54.9%
Separated	1.4%	1.5%
Widowed	1.2%	2.7%
Divorced	9.5%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 24.9%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	86	5.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	558	38.4%
High school	268	18.4%
College / grad school	543	37.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Construction 14.4%

Professional & management 13.9%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Retail trade 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Public administration 5.1%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.7%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	6.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 2.6%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.5%
High blood pressure	27.4%
High cholesterol	27.6%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	69.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	239	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,778	94.0%
Spanish	397	5.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	397	5.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,218	86.2%
Born in same state	6,121	84.9%
Born in different state	5,438	75.4%
Foreign born	97	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	995	13.8%
Not a US citizen	758	76.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,251	17.3%
French	818	11.3%
Arab	351	4.9%
German	259	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	0.4%
Norwegian	18	0.2%
English	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	94.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02718

What city is ZIP code 02718 in?

ZIP code 02718 is primarily assigned to East Taunton, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02718 in?

ZIP code 02718 falls within Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 02718 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 02718 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02718 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 02718 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02718?

The median home value in ZIP code 02718 is $402,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 02718?

ZIP code 02718 has an estimated population of 7,213 residents, with a density of 701 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02718 in?

ZIP code 02718 observes the EST timezone.