ZIP Code 02779 Demographics & Data

About Berkley, MA (ZIP Code 02779)

Massachusetts

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 02779

The 02779 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Berkley, MA in Bristol County in the United States. The current population estimate is 6,730. Approximately 35.7% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $42,304. An estimated 2% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $103,182.

Population in 02779

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02779 is 6,730.

Berkley, MA

The 02779 ZIP Code is associated with Berkley, MA in Bristol County.

Area Codes associated with 02779

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02779 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 02779.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02779

Sunrise: 7:08 am
Sunset: 4:16 pm
Sunrise in 02779 7:08 am
Sunrise in 02779 4:16 pm

Weather forecast for 02779

This Afternoon's forecast for 02779: Mostly sunny. High near 32, with temperatures falling to around 26 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Current air quality in 02779

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 02779 Fair

Internet in 02779

In ZIP Code 02779, about 94.5% of households have a computer, while 88.5% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02779

In ZIP Code 02779, the gender split is approximately 50.3% female and an estimated 49.7% male.

Health Insurance in 02779

Approximately 2.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02779 (Berkley, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02779

The median household income in ZIP Code 02779 is $103,182, while the region's mean household income is $116,875. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,304. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02779 of $42,304 is approximately 3.33% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 2.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 75.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.7% of the population in 02779 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 0.0% of 02779 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02779. 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 02779

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 2.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 26.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 15.9%
$200,000 or more per year 10.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02779

In ZIP Code 02779, 95.1% of the population graduated high school, while 35.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.7% in this Bristol County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 02779

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.7%
Some college, no degree 18.5%
Associate's degree 11.1%
Bachelor's degree 24.1%
Graduate or professional degree 11.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02779. 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 02779

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02779, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 0.1% of 02779 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02779 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by Some other race (1.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 02779

Industry Percent
White 98.6%
Black or African American 0.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1.1%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02779

In ZIP Code 02779, 96.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 02779

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.3%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 3.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 02779

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02779, an estimated 27.9% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Bristol County region.

Age of Housing in 02779

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 19.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 27.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 8.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

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Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 02779

Residents of ZIP Code 02779 are older than average. The median age of 43.2 years in ZIP Code 02779 is approximately 13.39% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.4% of the population in 02779 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 15.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 02779 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02779. 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 02779

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.9%
5 to 9 years 8.2%
10 to 14 years 6.4%
15 to 19 years 6.8%
20 to 24 years 4.4%
25 to 34 years 7.3%
35 to 44 years 15.0%
45 to 54 years 20.4%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 6.0%
65 to 74 years 11.1%
75 to 84 years 2.4%
85 years and over 0.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02779 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02779. 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 02779

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02779 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02779 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02779 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 02779

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 97.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02779. 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 02779. 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 02779

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02779 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02779 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.23% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.71% 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 02779. This visualizes electricity rates in 02779 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 02779

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02779 14.24¢/kWh 15.63¢/kWh 12.7¢/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 02779

Month ZIP Code 02779 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.81 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.58 3 6.31
Mar 5.02 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.26 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.51 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.7 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.81 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.42 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.65 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.51 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.19 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

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Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02779

In 02779, 70.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.4 minutes. Approximately 23.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02779 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 02779 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 02779. 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 02779

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.1%
Construction 3.8%
Manufacturing 15.6%
Wholesale trade 4.8%
Retail trade 17.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.6%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 3.6%
Other services, except public administration 4.1%
Public administration 6.3%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 02779 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02779, mortgage have received the most complaints in 02779 in the past 12 months. Student loan received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Bristol County region was dealing with a lender or servicer.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 02779. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 02779

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Mortgage 2
Student loan 2
Credit reporting or credit repair services 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 02779

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Dealing with your lender or servicer 2
Trouble during payment process 2
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 1
* 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 02779. 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.