Taunton city, MA

ZIP 02780 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Taunton city, MA (02780)

Median Income

$75,054

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,479

Wealth inflow

Population

52,530

Unemployment

5.6%

1.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,479 for ZIP 02780 (Taunton city, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.6%+51% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.2%-63% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

26.6%+128% vs US avg

1,058

Establishments

19,033

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction7.9%
Manufacturing10.0%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Retail trade16.1%
Transportation, utilities5.7%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.0%
Professional, scientific, management8.8%
Education, health care, social23.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.1%
Other services4.7%
Public administration4.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02780 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.4%, median income rose 6.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.6%.

Median Income

$75,054

-0% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate