ZIP Code 02720 Demographics & Data

About Fall River, MA (ZIP Code 02720)

Massachusetts

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 02720

The 02720 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Fall River, MA in Bristol County in the United States. The current population estimate is 30,160. Approximately 21.4% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $28,501. Approximately 15% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $51,790.

Population in 02720

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02720 is 30,160.

Fall River, MA

The 02720 ZIP Code is associated with Fall River, MA in Bristol County.

Area Codes associated with 02720

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02720 include 508, and 774.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02720

Sunrise: 7:08 am
Sunset: 4:17 pm
Sunrise in 02720 7:08 am
Sunrise in 02720 4:17 pm

Weather forecast for 02720

Forecast temporarily unavailable.

Current air quality in 02720

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 02720 Fair

Internet in 02720

In ZIP Code 02720, about 84.5% of households have a computer, while 75.5% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02720

In ZIP Code 02720, the gender split is approximately 50.6% female and an estimated 49.4% male.

Health Insurance in 02720

Approximately 6.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02720 (Fall River, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02720

The median household income in ZIP Code 02720 is $51,790, while the region's mean household income is $64,559. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,501. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02720 of $28,501 is approximately 34.87% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 14.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately56.84% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.7% of the population in 02720 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 12.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 3.0% of 02720 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 02720

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.9%
$200,000 or more per year 3.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02720

In ZIP Code 02720, 79.1% of the population graduated high school, while 21.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.3% in this Bristol County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 02720

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 11.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.3%
Some college, no degree 19.1%
Associate's degree 8.3%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree 7.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 02720

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02720, 96.3% is one race, while 3.7% are two or more races. Approximately 7.9% of 02720 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02720 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.2%), followed by Black or African American (6.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 02720

Industry Percent
White 87.2%
Black or African American 6.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 6.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02720

In ZIP Code 02720, 68.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 23.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Bristol County region.

Language Spoken in 02720

Language Spoken Percent
English only 68.7%
Spanish 6.3%
Other Indo-European languages 23.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 0.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 02720

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02720, an estimated 52.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.8% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Bristol County region.

Age of Housing in 02720

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 8.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 5.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 52.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 02720

Residents of ZIP Code 02720 are older than average. The median age of 41.4 years in ZIP Code 02720 is approximately 8.66% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 02720 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.2% of 02720 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 02720

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.6%
5 to 9 years 5.0%
10 to 14 years 4.6%
15 to 19 years 4.7%
20 to 24 years 7.2%
25 to 34 years 15.4%
35 to 44 years 11.4%
45 to 54 years 13.6%
55 to 59 years 6.9%
60 to 64 years 7.1%
65 to 74 years 9.5%
75 to 84 years 5.8%
85 years and over 3.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02720 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 02720

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02720 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02720 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02720 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 02720

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 02720

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02720 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02720 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.94 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.9% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes electricity rates in 02720 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 02720

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02720 13.13¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 5.14¢/kWh
Massachusetts 29.17¢/kWh 20.7¢/kWh 18.03¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 02720

Month ZIP Code 02720 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.78 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.68 3 6.31
Mar 5.17 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.6 5.13 7.3
May 5.49 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.56 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.74 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.89 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.7 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.76 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.6 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.27 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes solar power levels in 02720 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02720

In 02720, 61.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.8 minutes. Approximately 27.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02720 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 02720 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 02720

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 7.4%
Manufacturing 11.4%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Retail trade 10.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.7%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 27.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.3%
Other services, except public administration 6.1%
Public administration 5.5%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 02720 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02720, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 02720 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Bristol County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 02720

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 265
Credit reporting or credit repair services 174
Debt collection 38
Credit card or prepaid card 23
Mortgage 9
Other 25
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 02720

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 162
Incorrect information on your report 135
Unable to get your credit report or credit score 55
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 54
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 41
Other 87
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 02720. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.