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Bristol County
East Freetown, MA
02717
02717 ZIP Code — East Freetown, MA
Bristol County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02717 is located in
East Freetown ,
Massachusetts ,
within Bristol County .
It covers approximately 22.18 square miles and serves a population of
4,783 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 508 .
About ZIP code 02717
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 $469,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $134,948. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 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 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 02717 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,783
Population density
216 / sq mi
State FIPS
25
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
22.18 sq mi
Water area
0.80 sq mi
Latitude
41.7526
Longitude
-70.9815
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
508
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.8%
36.8%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
25.3%
28.5%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
40.0%
26.6%
28.5%
Over $200k
10.9%
8.1%
14.3%
Demographics & statistics
$134,948
Median household income
$469,000
Median home value
$2,081
Median monthly rent
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 973 20.3% 18 and over 3,810 79.7% 65 and over 875 18.3% Median age 42.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 4,623 96.2% Asian 84 1.7% Black or African American 47 1% Hispanic or Latino 21 0.4% Other race 21 0.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 8 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.8%
36.8%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
25.3%
28.5%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
40.0%
26.6%
28.5%
Over $200k
10.9%
8.1%
14.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.4% $10k–$15k 2.3% $15k–$25k 2.7% $25k–$35k 1.1% $35k–$50k 10.1% $50k–$75k 9.5% $75k–$100k 10.4% $100k–$150k 18.6% $150k–$200k 21.6% $200k+ 23.3% Median income $134,948
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $469,000 Median rent / month $2,081 Owner occupied 89.2% Renter occupied 10.8% Vacant 8.9% Single-family detached 92.9% Large apartment buildings 0.5% Mobile homes 0.5% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 16.5% 2000–2009 9.5% 1990–1999 4.1% 1980–1989 10.1% 1970–1979 21.2% 1960–1969 13.9% 1950–1959 6.9% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 15.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 2.4% 2 bedrooms 21.7% 3 bedrooms 44.5% 4 bedrooms 24.0% 5+ bedrooms 6.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.6% 1 vehicle 13.7% 2 vehicles 41.7% 3 or more 43.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 13.2% Electricity 0.5% Propane / LP gas 13.5% Fuel oil 66.1% Wood 3.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,117 69.5% Cohabiting couple 166 10.3% Male householder, no spouse 79 4.9% Female householder, no spouse 246 15.3% Households with children under 18 517 32.2% Households with seniors (65+) 582 36.2% Average household size 2.95
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.3% 28.1% Married 62.0% 52.1% Separated 0.5% 0.5% Widowed 2.2% 6.7% Divorced 7.0% 12.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.1%
Graduate / professional
11.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.1% Bachelor's or higher 35.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 58 5.7% Kindergarten 74 7.3% Elementary school 445 43.6% High school 227 22.3% College / grad school 216 21.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Professional & management
13.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Public administration
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 44.7% Service 14.8% Sales & office 20.3% Natural resources & construction 6.5% Production & transportation 13.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.7% Government 11.9% Self-employed 4.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.3% Carpool 6.6% Public transit 0.6% Walk 2.2% Work from home 5.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.6% Retirement income 28.1% Supplemental Security 6.2% Cash public assistance 0.2% Food stamps / SNAP 3.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 25.5% High blood pressure 29.4% High cholesterol 30.0% Diabetes 7.7% Heart disease 5.4% Stroke 2.4% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 26.5% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 5.8% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.7% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 19.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 11.1% Poor mental health 14.2% Poor physical health 8.5% No health insurance 6.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.6% Visited dentist 72.6% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 11.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 291 7.7%
Disability % Any disability 10.2% Under 18 3.8% 18–64 years 7.4% 65 and over 26.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 85.3% Public insurance 32.8% No insurance 1.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,605 96.3% Spanish 56 1.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 45 1.0% Other languages 11 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,441 92.8% Born in same state 4,431 92.6% Born in different state 3,943 82.4% Foreign born 10 0.2% Naturalized citizen 342 7.2% Not a US citizen 319 93.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 814 17% French 738 15.4% German 376 7.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 178 3.7% Polish 26 0.5% Dutch 18 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.6% Internet access 96.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02717
What city is ZIP code 02717 in?
ZIP code 02717 is primarily assigned to East Freetown, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02717 in?
ZIP code 02717 falls within Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 02717 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 02717 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 02717 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 02717 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02717?
The median household income in ZIP code 02717 is $134,948, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02717?
The median home value in ZIP code 02717 is $469,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 02717 in?
ZIP code 02717 observes the EST timezone.
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