| Official Zip Code Name | Taunton |
| Zip Code State | Massachusetts |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Bristol |
| Area Code | 508 / 774 |
| Current Population: | 49036 |
| Racial Majority: | White 83.99% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 72.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 11.6% |
| Median Household Income | $52402 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $54660 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 26.9 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 43 - 98 ft. |
| Area | 34 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.92433929, -71.11956787 |
The current unemployment level in 02780 is 11.6% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 9.5% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 02780 decreased to 49036 from 49443 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 02780 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 02780 public schools is White. 50.7% of students in 02780 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41538 | 83.99% | 41094 | +1% |
| Black Or African American | 2556 | 5.17% | 2298 | +11% |
| Hispanic | 3432 | 6.94% | 2847 | +21% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 105 | -100% |
| Asian | 545 | 1.1% | 464 | +17% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 15 | -100% |
| Other Race | 809 | 0.99% | 809 | -40% |
| Two Or More Races | 1404 | 1.81% | 1404 | -36% |
| White | 72.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 10.5% |
| Hispanic | 11.2% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49036 | 49443 |
| Male Population | 47.70% | |
| Female Population | 52.30% | |
| Total Households | 19893 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 50.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 60.0% |
| Median Household Income | $52402 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 47.40% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 35.70% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 16.90% |
| 02780 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Massachusetts District 4 | Joe Kennedy III | Democrat |
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| 02780 Massachusetts State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 71 | Vacant | Vacant |
| 73 | Patricia Haddad | Democrat |
| 80 | Norman Orrall | Republican |
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| 02780 Massachusetts State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 4 | Marc Pacheco | Democrat |
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| 02764 - North Dighton |
| 02767 - Raynham |
| 02766 - Norton |
| 02779 - Berkley |
| 02718 - East Taunton |
| 02769 - Rehoboth |
| Taunton, MA |
| Raynham Center, MA |
Zip Code 02780 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 18 | 20 | 28 | 37 | 47 | 56 | 62 | 61 | 52 | 41 | 33 | 23 | 40 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 37 | 39 | 47 | 58 | 69 | 77 | 83 | 81 | 73 | 62 | 52 | 41 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.36 | 3.62 | 4.4 | 4.19 | 3.81 | 3.49 | 3.84 | 4.11 | 4.05 | 4.01 | 4.49 | 4.26 | 48.62 |