Fall River
City in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Fall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, with 94,000 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Westport, 3.4 miles S.
- 94,000residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 33.1 sq miland area · 85.8 km²
- 2,838 / sq mipopulation density
- 02720main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Fall River
Fall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. Fall River's population was 94,000 at the 2020 United States census, making it the tenth-largest city in the state, and the second-largest municipality in the county behind New Bedford. It abuts the Rhode Island state line with Tiverton, Rhode Island, to its south.
Located along the eastern shore of Mount Hope Bay at the mouth of the Taunton River, the city gained recognition during the 19th century as a leading textile manufacturing center in the United States. While the textile industry has long since moved on, its impact on the city's culture and landscape is still prominent. Fall River's official motto is "We'll Try", dating back to the aftermath of the Great Fire of 1843. Nicknamed The Scholarship City after Irving Fradkin founded Dollars for Scholars there in 1958, mayor Jasiel Correia introduced the "Make It Here" slogan as part of a citywide rebranding effort in 2017.
Fall River is known for the Lizzie Borden case, the Fall River cult murders, Portuguese culture, its numerous 19th-century textile mills and Battleship Cove, home of the world's largest collection of World War II naval vessels (including the battleship USS Massachusetts). Fall River has its city hall located over an interstate highway.
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Living in Fall River
- Median household income
- $56,673
- Median home value
- $395,500
- Median rent
- $1,155/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Fall River had 94,000 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 94,000 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,838 per sq mi (1,096 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fall River at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bristol County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 94,000 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.12 sq mi (85.8 km²) |
| Water area | 7.12 sq mi (18.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7186° N, 71.0929° W |
| ZIP codes | 02720, 02723, 02726 |
| Official website | fallriverma.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2523000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fall River
- North Westport3.4 mi S
- Somerset4.0 mi W
- Freetown5.7 mi NE
- Ocean Grove6.0 mi W
- Swansea6.8 mi NW
- Smith Mills7.0 mi SE
- Dighton8.2 mi N
- Berkley8.3 mi N
- Warren, RI8.9 mi W
- New Bedford8.9 mi SE
- Tiverton, RI9.0 mi SW
- Westport9.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Fall River
What county is Fall River in?
Fall River is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Fall River, MA?
94,000 people lived in Fall River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fall River, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02720. Other ZIP codes: 02723, 02726.
What is the elevation of Fall River?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fall River?
North Westport (3.4 mi), Somerset (4.0 mi), Freetown (5.7 mi), Ocean Grove (6.0 mi), Swansea (6.8 mi).
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