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ZIP Code 02720

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 31,063

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 02720

What is the median household income in 02720?
The median household income in 02720 is $62,907 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 02720?
The poverty rate in 02720 is 13.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 02720?
$361,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 02720?
The median gross rent in 02720 is $1,177 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 02720 residents have a college degree?
20.9% of adults in 02720 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
31,063
Median Income
$62,907
Median Home Value
$361,800
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.0%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,117 (+21.5%) Home Value: +$120,900 (+50.2%) Poverty Rate: -1.9 pp (-12.8%) Bachelor's+: -0.5 pp (-2.3%) Unemployment: +2.5 pp (+38.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 31,063
Median Age 39.0
Female 51.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.5% White (non-Hisp.) 75.5% Black 7.0% Asian 2.7% Two or More 8.3% Other 4.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.6%
Filipino
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
5.5%
Mexican
0.3%
Cuban
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $62,907 ±$3,923
Per Capita Income $83,025
Median Family Income $73,609
Poverty Rate 13.0%
Child Poverty Rate 23.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 26.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.5%
$10–15k
6.3%
$15–25k
7.9%
$25–35k
7.4%
$35–50k
12.1%
$50–75k
19.7%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
16.1%
$150–200k
6.5%
$200k+
5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 14,940
Owner-Occupied 39.7%
Renter-Occupied 60.3%
Vacancy Rate 4.3%
Median Home Value $361,800
Median Gross Rent $1,177
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.7%
$50–100k
0.9%
$100–200k
2.1%
$200–300k
21.4%
$300–500k
54.2%
$500k–$1M
13.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.4%
$500–1k
27.3%
$1–1.5k
34.0%
$1.5–2k
21.2%
$2–2.5k
8.6%
$2.5–3.5k
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.2%
1 vehicle
46.0%
2 vehicles
29.4%
3+
13.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
25.9%
Single-fam. att.
3.0%
2–4 units
8.2%
5–19 units
13.9%
20+ units
12.3%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
42.9%
1940–1969
6.3%
1970–1999
9.3%
2000–2009
3.0%
2010+
2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 81.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.9%
Graduate Degree 8.3%
Some College / Associate 20.2%
Less Than High School 8.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.4%
Unemployment Rate 9.0%
Work from Home 5.9%
Self-Employed 5.5%
Government Workers 13.2%
Private For-Profit 81.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.0%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Retail
11.3%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Construction
9.3%
Arts/Entmt.
7.8%
Finance
5.3%
Public Admin
4.0%
Transportation
3.6%
Wholesale
2.7%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
36.1%
Food Prep
21.9%
Sales
17.2%
Production
14.6%
Construction
10.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.6 min
Drove Alone 74.7%
Carpool 14.2%
Public Transit 1.4%
Work from Home 5.9%
Walked 2.4%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 14,300
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 31.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.5%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.9%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
17.1%
35–44
14.8%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
9.3%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 16.9% Working age (18–64): 83.1% 65 and over: 17.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 20.6%
Naturalized Citizen 59.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 12.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
54.9%
Latin America
24.7%
Asia
11.4%
Africa
8.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.5%
With a Disability 21.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.0%
Uninsured 6.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.8%
Has a Computer 93.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023