The 02726 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Somerset, MA in Bristol County in the United States. The current population estimate is 15,678. Approximately 28.3% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $38,507. The median household income is at $83,346, while an estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02726 is $83,346, while the region's mean household income is $98,138. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,507. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02726 of $38,507 is approximately 12.01% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 2.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 73.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.9% of the population in 02726 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.0% of 02726 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.8% |
In ZIP Code 02726, 92.2% of the population graduated high school, while 28.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.8% in this Bristol County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.4% |
| Associate's degree | 11.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02726, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 0.8% of 02726 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02726 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.4%), followed by Some other race (0.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 02726, 89.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 9.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 89.6% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 9.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02726, an estimated 27.1% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 21.3% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Bristol County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 27.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 21.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02726 are older than average. The median age of 46.1 years in ZIP Code 02726 is approximately 21% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 02726 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.8% of 02726 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.2% |
| 85 years and over | 4.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02726 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02726 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02726 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.93% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02726 | 13.13¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 5.14¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.42¢/kWh | 21.02¢/kWh | 17.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 02726 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.58 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.67 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.17 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.55 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.49 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.55 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.99 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.82 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.63 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.76 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.62 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.02 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02726, 63.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.9 minutes. Approximately 29.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02726 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 02726 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.2% |
| Retail trade | 12.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.6% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02726, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 02726 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Bristol County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 5 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 4 |
| Credit card | 2 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |
| Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services | 2 |
| Fees or interest | 2 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 2 |
| False statements or representation | 1 |
| Other | 6 |