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Somerset, MA
Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02725, 02726.
Population
18,298
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,317
ZIP codes
2
Somerset and its ZIP codes
Somerset at a glance
- Somerset is about 2.6 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- The median household income is $112,677, 8% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $418,800 (25% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,271 a month.
Local data for Somerset, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somerset, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,677
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$418,800
Median rent
$1,271/mo
Homeownership
86.9%
Bachelor's or higher
37.6%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Portuguese Americans (5,982), Irish Americans (3,409), French Americans (2,274).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bristol County. PPP loans are for Somerset.
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
PPP loans
$30.1M
357 loans, 3,798 jobs reported
How people get to work
Somerset, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somerset, 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
85° / 24°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somerset, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Somerset
2 in or overlapping Somerset. Population shown
Cities near Somerset
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean GroveCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Fall RiverCity | 3.5 mi | 33.1 |
| Tiverton, RICensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.2 |
| North WestportCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.2 |
| East Providence, RICity | 11 mi | 13.3 |
| Smith MillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| New BedfordCity | 12 mi | 20 |
| TauntonCity | 13 mi | 46.7 |
| Melville, RICensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Warwick, RICity | 14 mi | 35 |
| North SeekonkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Acushnet CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| North LakevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5 |
| Providence, RICity | 15 mi | 18.4 |
| Bliss CornerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| Pawtucket, RICity | 15 mi | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somerset, MA in?
- Somerset is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Somerset, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Somerset include 02725, 02726.
- What is the population of Somerset, MA?
- About 18,298 people live in Somerset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somerset?
- Nearby places include Ocean Grove (2.4 mi), Fall River (3.5 mi), Tiverton, RI (6.2 mi), North Westport (6.2 mi), East Providence, RI (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023