02702 ZIP Code — Assonet, MA

Bristol County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02702 is located in Assonet, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. It covers approximately 16.80 square miles and serves a population of 4,416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.

About ZIP code 02702

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $449,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $121,060. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 02702 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

4,416

population

16.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02702 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02702

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02702. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Assonet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02720 Fall River (4.3 mi) 02717 East Freetown (4.9 mi) 02715 Dighton (5 mi) 02764 North Dighton (6.7 mi) 02723 Fall River (7.2 mi) 02745 New Bedford (7.9 mi) 02777 Swansea (8.9 mi) 02724 Fall River (9 mi) 02780 Taunton (9 mi) 02721 Fall River (9.1 mi) 02743 Acushnet (9.9 mi) 02769 Rehoboth (10 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,416
Population density	263 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	16.80 sq mi
Water area	1.13 sq mi
Latitude	41.7853
Longitude	-71.0667
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	774/508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.8%	36.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	28.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	39.6%	26.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	10.5%	8.1%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,416

Population

263

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$121,060

Median household income

$47,418

Per capita income

$449,400

Median home value

$1,603

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

1,539

Housing units

40.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

120

138

5–9

146

164

10–14

175

15–19

20–24

369

25–34

392

263

35–44

281

319

45–54

340

158

55–59

169

60–64

241

65–74

256

103

75–84

109

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	959	21.7%
18 and over	3,457	78.3%
65 and over	746	16.9%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,322	97.7%
Two or more races	42	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.7%
Asian	10	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.2%
Other race	9	0.2%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.8%	36.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	28.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	39.6%	26.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	10.5%	8.1%	14.3%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 25.3%

$200k+ 14.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	25.3%
$200k+	14.1%
Median income	$121,060

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 51.4%

$500k–$1M 31.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$449,400
Median rent / month	$1,603
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	1.4%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	28.5%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	14.6%
2 vehicles	47.0%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	14.3%
Fuel oil	67.5%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,045	63.9%
Cohabiting couple	200	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	185	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	205	12.5%
Households with children under 18	582	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	453	27.7%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	27.7%
Married	63.0%	61.2%
Separated	0.7%	1.3%
Widowed	1.1%	3.4%
Divorced	5.6%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 23.1%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 29.7%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	40.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	5.8%
Kindergarten	35	3.6%
Elementary school	523	53.5%
High school	147	15.0%
College / grad school	215	22.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 10.5%

Professional & management 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Public administration 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Other services 2.6%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	6.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 20.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.4%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.0%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	5.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	420	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	19.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,183	94.7%
Spanish	46	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.5%
Other languages	23	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,226	95.7%
Born in same state	4,226	95.7%
Born in different state	3,525	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	190	4.3%
Not a US citizen	150	78.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	918	20.8%
French	724	16.4%
Arab	200	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	147	3.3%
English	26	0.6%
Irish	25	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	97.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02702

What city is ZIP code 02702 in?

ZIP code 02702 is primarily assigned to Assonet, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02702 in?

ZIP code 02702 falls within Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 02702 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 02702 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02702 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 02702 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02702?

The median home value in ZIP code 02702 is $449,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02702?

The median household income in ZIP code 02702 is $121,060, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02702 in?

ZIP code 02702 observes the EST timezone.