02779 ZIP Code — Berkley, MA
Bristol County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02779 is located in Berkley, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. It covers approximately 16.51 square miles and serves a population of 6,768 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.
About ZIP code 02779
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $454,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $140,000.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,768
population
16.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02779 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02779
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02779. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Berkley | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,768 |
| Population density | 410 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.91 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8259 |
| Longitude | -71.0704 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 774/508 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.6% | 36.8% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.1% | 28.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.4% | 26.6% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 15.0% | 8.1% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
6,768
Population
410
People per sq mi
42.1
Median age
$140,000
Median household income
$50,050
Per capita income
$454,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.1%
Home ownership
1.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
2,272
Housing units
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
147
Under 5
132
198
5–9
178
206
10–14
185
269
15–19
241
243
20–24
218
307
25–34
276
534
35–44
479
573
45–54
514
269
55–59
241
315
60–64
283
287
65–74
258
143
75–84
128
76
85+
68
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,460 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 5,308 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 960 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.3%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black or African American
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,123 | 89.3% |
| Two or more races | 307 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 228 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 89 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.6% | 36.8% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.1% | 28.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.4% | 26.6% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 15.0% | 8.1% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
12.6%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
18.7%
$200k+
28.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.7% |
| $200k+ | 28.4% |
| Median income | $140,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
8.0%
$300k–$500k
43.9%
$500k–$1M
39.4%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $454,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 97.1% |
| Renter occupied | 2.9% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 96.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.06 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 27.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.6% |
| 3 or more | 36.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.6% |
| Electricity | 9.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.1% |
| Fuel oil | 65.7% |
| Wood | 7.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,552 | 70.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 89 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 242 | 11.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 309 | 14.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 780 | 35.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 611 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 3.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.5% | 24.9% |
| Married | 59.4% | 59.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 4.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
26.4%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
25.2%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 31 | 1.9% |
| Kindergarten | 94 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 560 | 35.2% |
| High school | 451 | 28.3% |
| College / grad school | 456 | 28.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Manufacturing
17.3%
Retail trade
14.6%
Construction
11.2%
Professional & management
8.3%
Public administration
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Other services
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.8% |
| Service | 8.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.5% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.1% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.0 |
Poverty
All people
1.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
1.6%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.4% |
| High blood pressure | 26.2% |
| High cholesterol | 27.6% |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 17.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 5.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.8% |
| Visited dentist | 74.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 329 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 4.2% |
| 65 and over | 20.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.9% |
| Public insurance | 27.6% |
| No insurance | 2.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,489 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 90 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 90 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,428 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 6,287 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 5,263 | 77.8% |
| Foreign born | 141 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 340 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 171 | 50.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,485 | 21.9% |
| French | 903 | 13.3% |
| German | 270 | 4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 249 | 3.7% |
| Norwegian | 60 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.4% |
| Internet access | 98.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02779
What city is ZIP code 02779 in?
ZIP code 02779 is primarily assigned to Berkley, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02779 in?
ZIP code 02779 falls within Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 02779 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 02779 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02779?
The median household income in ZIP code 02779 is $140,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02779?
The median home value in ZIP code 02779 is $454,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 02779?
ZIP code 02779 has an estimated population of 6,768 residents, with a density of 410 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 02779 in?
ZIP code 02779 observes the EST timezone.