02721 Zip Code Profile

02721 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Fall River, Massachusetts. Median household income here ($26,049) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. At $239,400 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $40,988/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 02721 is $33,849.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 02721 earn an average of $28,181/year. Women earn only $19,766/year.

10,736 people in 02721 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 02721? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.3 minutes.

The median age here is 37. There are 12,482 men and 13,808 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 14,504 people (out of the 26,290 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 11,306 homes, and 826 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

02721 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -71 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 205 feet above sea levell.

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• Barrington Farmers Market
• Colt State Park Farmers' Market
• Commonfence Point
• Dartmouth Farmers Market
• Edgewater Condominiums
• Fall River Ruggles Park Farmers Market
• New Bedford/Wings Court Farmers Market

• New Beford/Brooklawn Park Farmers Market
• North Attleboro Republican Town Committee
• North Attleborough
• North Attleborough Historical Society
• Sakonnet Growers’ Market
• Westport Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 26,290
• White Population: 22,890
• Black Population: 1,680
• Hispanic Population: 2,312
• Asian Population: 855
• Hawaiian Population: 67
• Indian Population: 243
• Male Population: 12,482
• Female Population: 13,808
• Median Age: 37
• Median Age of Males: 35
• Median Age of Females: 38

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: New England
• State: Massachusetts
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Providence-New Bedford-Fall River RI-MA
• County: Bristol
• City: Fall River
• Longitude: -71.2
• Latitude: 41.7
• Elevation: 205 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 508/774

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 10,645
• Drive alone:
• Carpool:
• Public transit:
• Ride bikes or walk:


• Average commute time: 21.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 424
•    5 - 9: 1,581
•    10 - 14: 2,328
•    15 - 19: 2,045
•    20 - 24: 1,189
•    25 - 29: 476
•    30 - 34: 1,012
•    35 - 39: 162
•    40 - 44: 181
•    45 - 59: 519
•    60 - 89: 489
•    90 plus: 239

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $239,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $30,610
• Businesses: 559
• Employees: 7,810
• Annual Payroll: $264,403,000
• Average Family Income: $40,988
• Median Family Income: $26,049
• Average Income for Men: $28,181
• Average Income for Women: $19,766

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 04, 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 731.0, 581.0
• Sr Senator: Edward J. Markey (D)
• Jr Senator: Elizabeth Warren (D)
• US House Representative: Joseph P. Kennedy III (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 005
• State FIPS Code: 25

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View all schools in Fall River

Primary Schools

A S Letourneau

323 Anthony Street

Fall River, MA 02721

(508) 675-8290

John J Doran

101 Fountain Street

Fall River, MA 02721

(508) 675-8225

N B Borden

45 Morgan Street

Fall River, MA 02721

(508) 675-8260

William Connell

650 Plymouth Avenue

Fall River, MA 02721

(508) 675-8266

Middle Schools

Henry Lord Middle

151 Amity Street

Fall River, MA 02721

(508) 675-8208