Zip code 02791: Westport Point, Massachusetts
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 02791
02791 is a small-town zip code in Westport Point, Massachusetts (Bristol County), covering 1.3 sq mi of land. About 290 people live here, or 223 per square mile. The median resident is 61.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $130,833 a year, 62% above the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $734,400, or 5.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 94% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in management; business and finance; and arts, media and sports.
How 02791 compares
Only about 290 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age61.499thU.S. 38.9 · MA 4025th of 522 in MA
- 99thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%13th of 521 in MA
- Homeownership rate93.8%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%47th of 518 in MA
- Broadband access100%99thStrengthU.S. 91% · MA 92.8%9th of 518 in MA
- Housing vacancy44.6%99thU.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%35th of 519 in MA
- Per capita income$81,41395thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,89790th of 522 in MA
- 95thU.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%93rd of 522 in MA
- Median earnings per worker$82,70094thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,09596th of 519 in MA
- Median household income$130,83389thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960149th of 503 in MA
- Median home value$734,40089thU.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100121st of 506 in MA
- Healthcare workers10.4%64thU.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%231st of 520 in MA
- 45thU.S. 10% · MA 8.8%273rd of 520 in MA
- Work from home9.4%31stU.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%427th of 520 in MA
- Government workers10.9%26thU.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%359th of 520 in MA
- 24thU.S. 22% · MA 19.4%255th of 522 in MA
- Population density223/sq mi22ndU.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi418th of 522 in MA
- Uninsured rate3.4%16thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%103rd of 521 in MA
- Population2901stU.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056503rd of 522 in MA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%509th of 519 in MA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%506th of 520 in MA
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7513th of 522 in MA
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%511th of 522 in MA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MA 18%514th of 522 in MA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%495th of 506 in MA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%502nd of 520 in MA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489513th of 517 in MA
| Measure | 02791 | Bristol | MA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.4 | 40.9 | 40 | 38.9 | 25th of 522 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 86.4% | 30.8% | 47.3% | 35.7% | 13th of 521 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 93.8% | 62.3% | 62.5% | 65.2% | 47th of 518 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 100% | 90.2% | 92.8% | 91% | 9th of 518 | |
| Housing vacancy | 44.6% | 4.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 35th of 519 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $81,413 | $44,757 | $57,897 | $44,673 | 90th of 522 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 27.9% | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 93rd of 522 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $82,700 | $54,769 | $62,095 | $49,666 | 96th of 519 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $130,833 | $85,625 | $103,960 | $80,734 | 149th of 503 | |
| Median home value | $734,400 | $451,200 | $562,100 | $332,700 | 121st of 506 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.4% | 10.8% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 231st of 520 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.9% | 7.7% | 8.8% | 10% | 273rd of 520 | |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 11.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 427th of 520 | |
| Government workers | 10.9% | 13.2% | 12.7% | 14.5% | 359th of 520 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19% | 20.5% | 19.4% | 22% | 255th of 522 | |
| Population density | 223/sq mi | 1,053/sq mi | 903/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 418th of 522 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.4% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 8.4% | 103rd of 521 | |
| Population | 290 | 582,270 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 | 503rd of 522 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 0% | 11.3% | 10% | 12.5% | 509th of 519 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 506th of 520 | |
| Diversity index | 0 | 41.6 | 52.7 | 61.4 | 513th of 522 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 511th of 522 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 13.6% | 18% | 14.1% | 514th of 522 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 52.2% | 51.8% | 51.1% | 495th of 506 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 3.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 502nd of 520 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.270 | 0.458 | 0.489 | 0.483 | 513th of 517 |
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
- White100%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 160
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Family households
- 46.3%
- Married couples
- 46.3%
- Living alone
- 53.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- Male / female
- 34% / 66%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 289
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Vacant
- 44.6%
- Median year built
- 1939 or earlier
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 5.6× (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 | 02791 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $82,600 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 86.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 31.5%
- Households with broadband
- 100%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 92.5%
- No internet access
- 0%
- Without health insurance
- 3.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Westport Point
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Bristol County
- Center point
- 41.5305° N, 71.0850° W
- Land area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 02791
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02837 | Little Compton, RI | 4.3 mi | $134,750 |
| 02790 | Westport, MA | 4.7 mi | $97,250 |
| 02748 | South Dartmouth, MA | 6.1 mi | $97,361 |
| 02878 | Tiverton, RI | 7.3 mi | $106,036 |
| 02747 | North Dartmouth, MA | 9.6 mi | $102,079 |
| 02842 | Middletown, RI | 9.8 mi | $101,948 |
| 02871 | Portsmouth, RI | 9.8 mi | $116,831 |
| 02801 | Adamsville, RI · PO box | 10 mi | — |
| 02744 | New Bedford, MA | 10 mi | $58,675 |
| 02721 | Fall River, MA | 11 mi | $52,841 |
| 02740 | New Bedford, MA | 11 mi | $55,237 |
| 02741 | New Bedford, MA · PO box | 11 mi | — |
Questions about 02791
What city is zip code 02791?
02791 is assigned to Westport Point, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 02791 in?
02791 is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of 02791?
About 290 people live in 02791, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 02791 in?
02791 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 02791?
The median household income in 02791 is $130,833.
What zip codes are near 02791?
The closest zip codes to 02791 are 02837, 02790, 02748, 02878, 02747.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02791, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.