Zip code 02725: Somerset, Massachusetts
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 02725
02725 is a suburban zip code in Somerset, Massachusetts (Bristol County), covering 2.4 sq mi of land. About 2,257 people live here, or 951 per square mile. The median resident is 48.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $129,253 a year, 60% above the national median of $80,734. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $417,300, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 99% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.6 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 28% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 02725 compares
- Homeownership rate98.8%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%11th of 518 in MA
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%7th of 506 in MA
- 99thU.S. 10% · MA 8.8%19th of 520 in MA
- Per capita income$83,01596thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,89785th of 522 in MA
- Median age48.293rdU.S. 38.9 · MA 40148th of 522 in MA
- Median earnings per worker$76,78991stStrengthU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095128th of 519 in MA
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.48952nd of 517 in MA
- Median household income$129,25389thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960158th of 503 in MA
- 87thU.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%42nd of 520 in MA
- Veterans8.4%81stU.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%54th of 522 in MA
- 77thU.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%218th of 522 in MA
- Work from home16.3%66thU.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%285th of 520 in MA
- Median home value$417,30065thU.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100357th of 506 in MA
- 62ndU.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%350th of 521 in MA
- Tech workers3.3%58thU.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%268th of 520 in MA
- 55thU.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%266th of 520 in MA
- Average commute26.6 min54thU.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min331st of 504 in MA
- Broadband access91.9%48thU.S. 91% · MA 92.8%356th of 518 in MA
- Population density951/sq mi43rdU.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi235th of 522 in MA
- 33rdU.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%283rd of 519 in MA
- 14thU.S. 22% · MA 19.4%324th of 522 in MA
- 13thU.S. 14.1% · MA 18%469th of 522 in MA
- Diversity index15.48thU.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7423rd of 522 in MA
- Population2,2574thU.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056423rd of 522 in MA
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%475th of 520 in MA
- Poverty rate1.9%1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%488th of 519 in MA
- Uninsured rate0.8%1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%401st of 521 in MA
| Measure | 02725 | Bristol | MA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 98.8% | 62.3% | 62.5% | 65.2% | 11th of 518 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 52.2% | 51.8% | 51.1% | 7th of 506 | |
| Self-employed workers | 28.2% | 7.7% | 8.8% | 10% | 19th of 520 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $83,015 | $44,757 | $57,897 | $44,673 | 85th of 522 | |
| Median age | 48.2 | 40.9 | 40 | 38.9 | 148th of 522 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $76,789 | $54,769 | $62,095 | $49,666 | 128th of 519 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.506 | 0.458 | 0.489 | 0.483 | 52nd of 517 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $129,253 | $85,625 | $103,960 | $80,734 | 158th of 503 | |
| Government workers | 21% | 13.2% | 12.7% | 14.5% | 42nd of 520 | |
| Veterans | 8.4% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 54th of 522 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.6% | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 218th of 522 | |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 11.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 285th of 520 | |
| Median home value | $417,300 | $451,200 | $562,100 | $332,700 | 357th of 506 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.9% | 30.8% | 47.3% | 35.7% | 350th of 521 | |
| Tech workers | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 268th of 520 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.8% | 10.8% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 266th of 520 | |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 28.5 min | 29.1 min | 26.4 min | 331st of 504 | |
| Broadband access | 91.9% | 90.2% | 92.8% | 91% | 356th of 518 | |
| Population density | 951/sq mi | 1,053/sq mi | 903/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 235th of 522 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5% | 4.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 283rd of 519 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17% | 20.5% | 19.4% | 22% | 324th of 522 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.1% | 13.6% | 18% | 14.1% | 469th of 522 | |
| Diversity index | 15.4 | 41.6 | 52.7 | 61.4 | 423rd of 522 | |
| Population | 2,257 | 582,270 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 | 423rd of 522 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.5% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 475th of 520 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 1.9% | 11.3% | 10% | 12.5% | 488th of 519 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 8.4% | 401st of 521 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White92%
- Black2%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Asian0.8%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 862
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 76.7%
- Married couples
- 70.3%
- Living alone
- 23.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.4%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 907
- Owner-occupied
- 98.8%
- Vacant
- 5%
- Median year built
- 1962
- Median rooms
- 6.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 100%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 02725 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $76,500 | $74,888 |
| Service | $60,938 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $250,000+ | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $57,330 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $31,953 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 15.9%
- Households with broadband
- 91.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 80.3%
- No internet access
- 6%
- Without health insurance
- 0.8%
- Limited-English households
- 1.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Somerset
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Bristol County
- Center point
- 41.7200° N, 71.1883° W
- Land area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Somerset (unincorporated)100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 02725
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02722 | Fall River, MA · PO box | 2.1 mi | — |
| 02724 | Fall River, MA | 2.6 mi | $55,590 |
| 02777 | Swansea, MA | 3 mi | $116,364 |
| 02723 | Fall River, MA | 3.5 mi | $47,633 |
| 02726 | Somerset, MA | 3.5 mi | $111,046 |
| 02885 | Warren, RI | 3.7 mi | $90,729 |
| 02721 | Fall River, MA | 3.8 mi | $52,841 |
| 02720 | Fall River, MA | 4.1 mi | $62,196 |
| 02809 | Bristol, RI | 5.4 mi | $97,764 |
| 02715 | Dighton, MA | 6.1 mi | $140,066 |
| 02714 | Dartmouth, MA · PO box | 6.7 mi | — |
| 02768 | Raynham Center, MA · PO box | 6.7 mi | — |
Zip codes like 02725 elsewhere
Questions about 02725
What city is zip code 02725?
02725 is assigned to Somerset, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 02725 in?
02725 is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of 02725?
About 2,257 people live in 02725, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 02725 in?
02725 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 02725?
The median household income in 02725 is $129,253.
What zip codes are near 02725?
The closest zip codes to 02725 are 02722, 02724, 02777, 02723, 02726.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02725, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.