Taunton, MA 02780

Population 48,972

02780 is zip code located in Taunton, Massachusetts. The population is 48,972, making 02780 the largest zipcode in Taunton and the largest in Bristol County.

There are 12 public schools in 02780 with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Taunton is low , and there are 60 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 02780. Unemployment in 02780 is very high.

Zip codes within Taunton include 02783.

Taunton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average

Crime Rate

60.56% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

9.53% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

330 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in 02780, MA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 02780's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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60 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 02780.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    6.6%
  • Rented
    38%
  • Owned
    55.4%

87 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Taunton, MA issued 87 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 87 permits, 51 were issued for single family homes and 36 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Taunton, MA issued 242 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 242 permits, 71 were issued for single family homes and 171 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,080
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,120
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,480
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,920
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,200

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Environmental Hazards

330 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (239/253)
    Taunton, MA has 94.47% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Taunton, MA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.81 Average
    Taunton, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.18°
  • February 31.87°
  • March 40°
  • April 49.27°
  • May 58.38°
  • June 67.2°
  • July 73.37°
  • August 70.62°
  • September 63.28°
  • October 52.62°
  • November 41.67°
  • December 33.96°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Taunton, MA

Earthquakes
Taunton, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Taunton, MA has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Taunton, MA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Taunton, MA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 02780: $51,820

Unemployment

Unemployment in Taunton is 4.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.08%
White Collar - 56.92%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Joseph P. Kennedy III

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all