Zip code 02779: Berkley, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 02779?

02779 is assigned to Berkley, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 02779 in?

02779 is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 02779?

About 6,829 people live in 02779, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 02779?

The median household income in 02779 is $144,205.

Q: What zip codes are near 02779?

The closest zip codes to 02779 are 02702, 02718, 02764, 02715, 02780.

Residential delivery areaBristol CountyEastern Time

Population

6,829

Median household income

$144K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$511K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

414 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 02779

02779 is a small-town zip code in Berkley, Massachusetts (Bristol County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 6,829 people live here, or 414 per square mile. The median resident is 43.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $144,205 a year, 79% above the national median of $80,734. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $511,200, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 97% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.4 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare.

How 02779 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate96.7%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%19th of 518 in MA
Median household income$144,205
93rd
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960101st of 503 in MA
Broadband access96.2%
87th
StrengthU.S. 91% · MA 92.8%139th of 518 in MA
Median earnings per worker$66,190
84th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095219th of 519 in MA
Per capita income$55,221
79th
U.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897266th of 522 in MA
Median age43.4
79th
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40261st of 522 in MA
Healthcare workers11.8%
79th
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%150th of 520 in MA
Median home value$511,200
76th
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100261st of 506 in MA
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%120th of 522 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher37.6%
61st
U.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%354th of 521 in MA
Average commute27.4 min
59th
U.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min309th of 504 in MA
Self-employed workers10%
59th
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%225th of 520 in MA
Work from home13.1%
52nd
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%351st of 520 in MA
Unemployment rate5%
52nd
U.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%203rd of 520 in MA
Government workers13.2%
46th
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%244th of 520 in MA
Residents under 1821.2%
42nd
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%164th of 522 in MA
Residents 65 and older15.2%
39th
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%406th of 522 in MA
Population density414/sq mi
30th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi350th of 522 in MA
Tech workers1.7%
27th
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%403rd of 520 in MA
Foreign-born residents4.2%
25th
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%403rd of 522 in MA
Housing vacancy3.5%
16th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%367th of 519 in MA
Diversity index21.3
14th
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7355th of 522 in MA
Population6,829
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056304th of 522 in MA
Uninsured rate2.4%
8th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%181st of 521 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.368
6th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489463rd of 517 in MA
Poverty rate2.1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%483rd of 519 in MA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%494th of 506 in MA

Measure	02779	Bristol	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Homeownership rateStrength	96.7%	62.3%	62.5%	65.2%	99th	19th of 518
Median household incomeStrength	$144,205	$85,625	$103,960	$80,734	93rd	101st of 503
Broadband accessStrength	96.2%	90.2%	92.8%	91%	87th	139th of 518
Median earnings per workerStrength	$66,190	$54,769	$62,095	$49,666	84th	219th of 519
Per capita income	$55,221	$44,757	$57,897	$44,673	79th	266th of 522
Median age	43.4	40.9	40	38.9	79th	261st of 522
Healthcare workers	11.8%	10.8%	10.3%	9.7%	79th	150th of 520
Median home value	$511,200	$451,200	$562,100	$332,700	76th	261st of 506
Veterans	6.8%	5.2%	4.3%	6.2%	63rd	120th of 522
Bachelor's degree or higher	37.6%	30.8%	47.3%	35.7%	61st	354th of 521
Average commute	27.4 min	28.5 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	59th	309th of 504
Self-employed workers	10%	7.7%	8.8%	10%	59th	225th of 520
Work from home	13.1%	11.1%	18.6%	15.1%	52nd	351st of 520
Unemployment rate	5%	5.5%	5.2%	5.2%	52nd	203rd of 520
Government workers	13.2%	13.2%	12.7%	14.5%	46th	244th of 520
Residents under 18	21.2%	20.5%	19.4%	22%	42nd	164th of 522
Residents 65 and older	15.2%	17.8%	17.9%	17.2%	39th	406th of 522
Population density	414/sq mi	1,053/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	30th	350th of 522
Tech workers	1.7%	3.1%	4.9%	3.8%	27th	403rd of 520
Foreign-born residents	4.2%	13.6%	18%	14.1%	25th	403rd of 522
Housing vacancy	3.5%	4.6%	8.1%	10.1%	16th	367th of 519
Diversity index	21.3	41.6	52.7	61.4	14th	355th of 522
Population	6,829	582,270	7,044,056	334,922,499	11th	304th of 522
Uninsured rateStrength	2.4%	3.3%	2.6%	8.4%	8th	181st of 521
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.368	0.458	0.489	0.483	6th	463rd of 517
Poverty rateStrength	2.1%	11.3%	10%	12.5%	1st	483rd of 519
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	52.2%	51.8%	51.1%	1st	494th of 506

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

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

14%

45–54

19%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

43.4

Under 18

21.2%

65 and over

15.2%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black5%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

21.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

12%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,305
Average household size: 3
Family households: 82.8%
Married couples: 70.4%
Living alone: 11.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

35%

Median household income

02779

$144,205

Bristol Co.

$85,625

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$55,221

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

49.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.368

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02779

$511,200

Bristol Co.

$451,200

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

02779

—

Bristol Co.

$1,245

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

98%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,389
Owner-occupied: 96.7%
Vacant: 3.5%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

36%

20–29

18%

30–44

21%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

27.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Management

12%

Healthcare

12%

Construction and repair

10%

Sales

10%

Business and finance

10%

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Production

Food service

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Education

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Cleaning and personal care

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

18%

Manufacturing

16%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Construction

12%

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$66,190

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	02779	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$83,139	$74,888
Service	$37,212	$26,804
Sales and office	$60,238	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$84,261	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,214	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

29%

Some college

19%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

26%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.5%
Households with broadband: 96.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 90.1%
No internet access: 2.1%
Without health insurance: 2.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Berkley
State: Massachusetts
County: Bristol County
Center point: 41.8381° N, 71.0776° W
Land area: 17 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 02779

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
02702	Assonet, MA	3.8 mi	4,488	$153,038	$516,100
02718	East Taunton, MA	3.8 mi	6,878	$109,500	$469,200
02764	North Dighton, MA	4 mi	4,436	$135,640	$533,800
02715	Dighton, MA	4.7 mi	3,757	$140,066	$489,900
02780	Taunton, MA	5.3 mi	53,461	$74,471	$413,900
02714	Dartmouth, MA · PO box	5.7 mi	—	—	—
02768	Raynham Center, MA · PO box	5.7 mi	—	—	—
02783	Taunton, MA · PO box	5.7 mi	—	—	—
02347	Lakeville, MA	6.2 mi	11,944	$133,984	$565,900
02726	Somerset, MA	6.4 mi	16,041	$111,046	$419,000
02348	Lakeville, MA · PO box	6.6 mi	—	—	—
02717	East Freetown, MA	7.2 mi	4,797	$130,625	$520,800

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Questions about 02779

What city is zip code 02779?

02779 is assigned to Berkley, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02779 in?

02779 is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 02779?

About 6,829 people live in 02779, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02779 in?

02779 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 02779?

The median household income in 02779 is $144,205.

What zip codes are near 02779?

The closest zip codes to 02779 are 02702, 02718, 02764, 02715, 02780.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02779, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.