02724 ZIP Code — Fall River, MA

Bristol County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02724 is located in Fall River, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. It covers approximately 1.80 square miles and serves a population of 18,445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02724

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 $331,600. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $46,120. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 02724 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

18,445

population

1.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02724 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02724

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02724. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fall River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02721 Fall River (2.1 mi) 02723 Fall River (2.6 mi) 02809 Bristol (4.7 mi) 02720 Fall River (4.8 mi) 02885 Warren (5 mi) 02777 Swansea (5.4 mi) 02878 Tiverton (5.4 mi) 02790 Westport (7.3 mi) 02871 Portsmouth (8.1 mi) 02806 Barrington (8.1 mi) 02702 Assonet (9 mi) 02715 Dighton (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	18,445
Population density	10,247 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	1.80 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	41.6869
Longitude	-71.1802
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	59.9%	36.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	28.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	26.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	8.1%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

18,445

Population

10,247

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$46,120

Median household income

$27,480

Per capita income

$331,600

Median home value

$1,062

Median monthly rent

33.6%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,238

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

509

Under 5

646

374

5–9

474

528

10–14

670

450

15–19

571

537

20–24

680

1,054

25–34

1,336

1,140

35–44

1,444

1,140

45–54

1,445

550

55–59

696

548

60–64

694

711

65–74

902

353

75–84

448

240

85+

305

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,905	21.2%
18 and over	14,540	78.8%
65 and over	2,959	16.0%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.1%

Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

Two or more races 9.8%

Black or African American 6.6%

Other race 5.5%

Asian 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	13,230	62.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2,858	13.4%
Two or more races	2,091	9.8%
Black or African American	1,396	6.6%
Other race	1,170	5.5%
Asian	478	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	80	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	36.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	28.5%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	26.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	8.1%	14.3%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$46,120

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 44.3%

$500k–$1M 14.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$331,600
Median rent / month	$1,062
Owner occupied	33.6%
Renter occupied	66.4%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	21.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	46.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	16.5%
2 bedrooms	38.5%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.9%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	8.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.1%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	4.9%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,826	34.1%
Cohabiting couple	650	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,611	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	3,202	38.6%
Households with children under 18	2,679	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,221	26.8%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	36.7%
Married	45.5%	37.9%
Separated	1.1%	3.8%
Widowed	1.0%	9.7%
Divorced	9.6%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	192	4.8%
Kindergarten	245	6.2%
Elementary school	1,632	41.1%
High school	985	24.8%
College / grad school	914	23.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Construction 14.9%

Retail trade 12.5%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Other services 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Professional & management 5.2%

Public administration 3.5%

Information 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.8%
Carpool	19.7%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 26.7%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 35.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	12.3%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	13.3%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	757	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.9%
Public insurance	62.9%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,290	93.7%
Spanish	3,369	19.5%
Other Indo-European	930	5.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2,308	13.3%
Other languages	131	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,658	74.0%
Born in same state	12,711	68.9%
Born in different state	10,825	58.7%
Foreign born	947	5.1%
Naturalized citizen	4,787	26.0%
Not a US citizen	2,349	49.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,789	9.7%
German	1,014	5.5%
French	989	5.4%
Arab	485	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	163	0.9%
Dutch	43	0.2%
English	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02724

What city is ZIP code 02724 in?

ZIP code 02724 is primarily assigned to Fall River, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02724 in?

ZIP code 02724 falls within Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 02724 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 02724 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02724?

22% of residents in ZIP code 02724 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02724?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 02724?

The median home value in ZIP code 02724 is $331,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 02724 in?

ZIP code 02724 observes the EST timezone.