02720

Fall River, MA

Total Population

30,558

Median Household Income

$60,076

Median Home Value

$335,800

Median Rent

$1,086

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$60,076

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$335,800

101.3% above state median

Rent

$1,086

100% above state median

Median Age

40.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fall River, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 9.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 15.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$60,076

-20.1% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-28,897,840

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.12 people

Total Households

13,830

Family Households

33.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

35.9%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

19.3%

#3 Industry

Finance

14.8%

Total Employed Residents:8,949

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

4.7%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

5.8%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

2.3%

321 workers

Public Transit

1.3%

175 workers

Total Commuting Workers:13,818

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

91.0%

14,940 employed

Labor Force

16,424

1,471 unemployed

Median Age

40.9 years

Per Capita Income

$34,596

Poverty Rate

15.9%