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Bliss Corner, MA
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Population
5,405
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,701
ZIP codes
0
Bliss Corner and its ZIP codes
Bliss Corner at a glance
- Bliss Corner is about 3 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,420 a year, 27% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $446,200 (21% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,538 a month.
Local data for Bliss Corner, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bliss Corner, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,420
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$446,200
Median rent
$1,538/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
51.0
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Portuguese Americans (2,407), Irish Americans (1,018), Polish Americans (301).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bristol County. PPP loans are for Bliss Corner.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,851
225,223 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,073
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $6,196 per person
How people get to work
Bliss Corner, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bliss Corner, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,124
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
2,598
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bliss Corner, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Bliss Corner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Smith MillsCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.7 |
| New BedfordCity | 4.5 mi | 20 |
| Acushnet CenterCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Mattapoisett CenterCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.9 |
| North WestportCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Marion CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Fall RiverCity | 12 mi | 33.1 |
| Tiverton, RICensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| WeweanticCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.9 |
| Wareham CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Woods HoleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| West FalmouthCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| West WarehamCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| Ocean GroveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| North FalmouthCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bliss Corner, MA in?
- Bliss Corner is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
- What is the population of Bliss Corner, MA?
- About 5,405 people live in Bliss Corner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bliss Corner?
- Nearby places include Smith Mills (2.7 mi), New Bedford (4.5 mi), Acushnet Center (5.9 mi), Mattapoisett Center (8.6 mi), North Westport (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023