ZIP Code · MA

ZIP 02780

Part of Taunton, MA

Pop. 53,461·Bristol County·145th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts

Median rent (all units)

$2,050/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

+$118

Reported rents

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ZIP 02780 · $2,050

More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,640

1 BR

$1,650

2 BR

$2,170

3 BR

$2,610

4 BR+

$3,160

Research median

$2,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 02780 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Massachusetts

Rent in ZIP 02780 changed +9.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($74,471) is $1,862 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,650); a 2-bedroom is $2,170.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 02780. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,600/yr

At $2,050/mo median

Location

CityTaunton

StateMA

CountyBristol County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02780 (Taunton, MA) is majority owner-occupied, 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

53,461

Median income

$74,471

Median age

38.7

Renters

41%

Age distribution

21.9%

23.2%

24.6%

15.4%

15%

Under 1821.9%

18–3423.2%

35–5424.6%

55–6415.4%

65+15%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

70.2%

White70.2%

Black8.1%

Hispanic10%

Asian2.1%

Other9.6%

Education (25+)

15%

35.1%

26.6%

23.3%

No HS diploma15%

HS diploma35.1%

Some college26.6%

Bachelor's+23.3%

Housing tenure

59%

41%

Owner59%

Renter41%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 02780 in Taunton, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,548 → $2,050

up 32.4%

Income

$63,524 → $74,471

up 17.2%

Population

51,911 → 53,461

up 3.0%

Renter share

39.8% → 41%

+1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

22.3% → 23.3%

+1.0 pts

Median age

39.6 → 38.7

-0.9 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 02780 in Taunton, MA has increased by $502 per month, settling near $2,050 after starting the period at $1,548. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 02780 in Taunton, MA now reports about $74,471, up from $63,524 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 51,911 to 53,461 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 02780 in Taunton, MA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 02780 covers Taunton, MA. The median rent here is $2,050/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($74,471/yr), ZIP 02780 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02780?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (about $39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,050/mo in ZIP 02780. The local median household income is $74,471/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02780?

Rent in ZIP 02780 has risen 9.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does ZIP 02780 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02780 is one of the more affordable among Massachusetts ZIP codes for rent, ranking #145 of 164 at $2,050/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 02780 changed +9.7%, against a typical +3.0% across the 140 Massachusetts ZIP codes Zillow tracks.