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Taunton, MA

City in Bristol County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02718, 02767, 02780.

Population

60,433

Land area

46.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,294

ZIP codes

3

Taunton and its ZIP codes

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Taunton at a glance

  • Taunton is 43% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 19th among 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
  • The median household income is $79,283, 24% below the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $422,800 (25% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,324 a month.

Local data for Taunton, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Taunton, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$79,283

Poverty rate

13.0%

Median home value

$422,800

Median rent

$1,324/mo

Homeownership

62.1%

Bachelor's or higher

23.9%

Median age

38.9

Average commute

29.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (11,191), Portuguese Americans (10,778), Italian Americans (4,787).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bristol County. PPP loans are for Taunton.

Details

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

$97.8M

1,256 loans, 11,532 jobs reported

Bristol County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Taunton, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.0%
  • Carpooled8.3%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home8.0%

Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Taunton, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

83° / 18°F

49.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone85 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Taunton, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.6%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

17.9%

U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

ZIP codes in Taunton

3 in or overlapping Taunton. Population shown

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Cities near Taunton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Raynham CenterCensus-designated place4.7 mi4.2
Norton CenterCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.7
AttleboroCity8.2 mi26.8
Bridgewater TownCity8.7 mi27.2
Mansfield CenterCensus-designated place8.8 mi2.8
North LakevilleCensus-designated place10 mi5
North SeekonkCensus-designated place10 mi1.4
Middleborough CenterCensus-designated place11 mi3.9
North Attleborough TownCity11 mi18.9
FoxboroughCensus-designated place12 mi2.9
SomersetCensus-designated place13 mi7.9
BrocktonCity13 mi21.3
Pawtucket, RICity13 mi8.7
Ocean GroveCensus-designated place14 mi0.7
Central Falls, RICity14 mi1.2
Valley Falls, RICensus-designated place14 mi3.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Taunton, MA in?
Taunton is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Taunton, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Taunton include 02718, 02767, 02780.
What is the population of Taunton, MA?
About 60,433 people live in Taunton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Taunton?
Nearby places include Raynham Center (4.7 mi), Norton Center (4.8 mi), Attleboro (8.2 mi), Bridgewater Town (8.7 mi), Mansfield Center (8.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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