02723 ZIP Code — Fall River, MA

Bristol County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02723 is located in Fall River, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. It covers approximately 1.60 square miles and serves a population of 17,164 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02723

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $289,400. Renters make up the majority at 67%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $43,579. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 02723 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,164

population

1.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02723 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02723

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02723. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fall River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02721 Fall River (1.9 mi) 02724 Fall River (2.6 mi) 02720 Fall River (2.9 mi) 02790 Westport (6.2 mi) 02878 Tiverton (6.2 mi) 02777 Swansea (6.8 mi) 02885 Warren (7.1 mi) 02702 Assonet (7.2 mi) 02809 Bristol (7.3 mi) 02715 Dighton (8.6 mi) 02717 East Freetown (8.7 mi) 02745 New Bedford (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	17,164
Population density	10,728 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	1.60 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	41.6931
Longitude	-71.1305
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	53.1%	36.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	28.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	26.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	8.1%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

17,164

Population

10,728

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$43,579

Median household income

$28,912

Per capita income

$289,400

Median home value

$987

Median monthly rent

33.1%

Home ownership

24.6%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

1,025

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

570

Under 5

549

449

5–9

432

655

10–14

629

510

15–19

490

599

20–24

576

1,464

25–34

1,407

1,221

35–44

1,174

1,048

45–54

1,008

448

55–59

430

698

60–64

671

587

65–74

564

371

75–84

356

132

85+

126

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,928	22.9%
18 and over	13,236	77.1%
65 and over	2,136	12.4%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.6%

Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

Two or more races 10.9%

Other race 6%

Black or African American 4.7%

Asian 1.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	12,387	61.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2,948	14.7%
Two or more races	2,190	10.9%
Other race	1,213	6%
Black or African American	937	4.7%
Asian	347	1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	80	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	36.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	28.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	26.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	8.1%	14.3%

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$43,579

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 37.5%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$289,400
Median rent / month	$987
Owner occupied	33.1%
Renter occupied	66.9%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	18.9%
Large apartment buildings	9.5%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	49.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	41.4%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.6%
1 vehicle	46.4%
2 vehicles	23.8%
3 or more	11.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.5%
Electricity	11.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,261	29.7%
Cohabiting couple	803	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,000	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,541	33.4%
Households with children under 18	2,267	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,663	21.9%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.7%	43.7%
Married	33.6%	35.6%
Separated	1.7%	0.8%
Widowed	1.9%	9.2%
Divorced	13.0%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	1.1%
Kindergarten	161	4.3%
Elementary school	1,792	47.9%
High school	929	24.8%
College / grad school	820	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Construction 12.1%

Retail trade 11.9%

Professional & management 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 24.6%

Under 18 years 40.5%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 45.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.3%
Retirement income	14.2%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	9.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	395	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	50.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.6%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,045	93.5%
Spanish	3,101	19.3%
Other Indo-European	955	6.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2,102	13.1%
Other languages	23	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,230	77.1%
Born in same state	11,952	69.6%
Born in different state	10,006	58.3%
Foreign born	1,278	7.4%
Naturalized citizen	3,934	22.9%
Not a US citizen	2,109	53.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,686	9.8%
French	1,318	7.7%
Arab	443	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	294	1.7%
Irish	162	0.9%
Polish	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02723

What city is ZIP code 02723 in?

ZIP code 02723 is primarily assigned to Fall River, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02723 in?

ZIP code 02723 falls within Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 02723 mostly rentals?

67% of occupied units in ZIP code 02723 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02723?

25% of residents in ZIP code 02723 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02723?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02723?

The median household income in ZIP code 02723 is $43,579, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02723 in?

ZIP code 02723 observes the EST timezone.