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ZIP 02780

Part of Taunton, MA
Pop. 53,461·Bristol County·147th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,121/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$156
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 02780 · $2,121
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,452/yr
At $2,121/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyBristol County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 02780 in Taunton, MA now reports about $74,471, up from $63,524 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 51,911 to 53,461 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02780 covers Taunton, MA. The median rent here is $2,121/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($74,471/yr), ZIP 02780 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02780?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02780 (Taunton, MA) is $2,121. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02780 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02780's median rent of $2,121/mo is $156 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02780 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02780 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #147 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,121/mo.

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 $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,121/mo in ZIP 02780. The local median household income is $74,471/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02780?

Rent in ZIP 02780 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 02780 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02780 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,121/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($74,471/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02780 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02780 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of ZIP 02780 households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02780 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02780 compare to the rest of Taunton?

ZIP 02780 is more affordable than Taunton overall. At $2,121/mo, it's $3 below the Taunton citywide median of $2,124/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02780 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02780 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,121/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 02780's median household income ($74,471/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02780 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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