Freetown
Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Freetown is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, with 9,206 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 164 ft (50 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeville, 5.0 miles NE.
- 9,206residents (2020 Census)
- 164 ftelevation · 50 m
- 34.5 sq miland area · 89.3 km²
- 267 / sq mipopulation density
- 02702main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Freetown
Freetown is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 9,206 at the 2020 census.
Freetown is one of the oldest communities in the United States, having been settled by the Pilgrims and their descendants in the latter half of the 17th century. The town once included the city of Fall River (1659–1803), and a portion of Acushnet (1659–1815). The town celebrated its tricentennial in 1983.
Freetown is currently divided into two villages, which historically developed almost entirely independent from one another: Assonet and East Freetown. Freetown lies on an old 18th century road and along old Indian trails from Freetown to Boston. Freetown is home to the Freetown-Fall River State Forest, and Profile Rock and is located approximately 50 miles (80 km) from Boston.
Freetown is a part of the South Coast region of Massachusetts which encompasses the communities that surround Buzzards Bay (excluding the Elizabeth Islands, Bourne and Falmouth), Mount Hope Bay and the Sakonnet River.
Freetown is currently home to two Historic Districts of the National Register of Historic Places: the Assonet Village Historic District, and the East Freetown Historic District.
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Living in Freetown
- Median household income
- $143,884
- Median home value
- $518,200
- Median rent
- $1,891/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Freetown had 9,206 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,206 |
|---|---|
| Density | 267 per sq mi (103 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Freetown at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bristol County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 9,206 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.46 sq mi (89.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.93 sq mi (4.99 km²) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7794° N, 71.0195° W |
| ZIP codes | 02702, 02717 |
| Official website | freetownma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500525240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Freetown
- Lakeville5.0 mi NE
- Berkley5.0 mi NW
- Fall River5.7 mi SW
- Acushnet7.4 mi SE
- North Lakeville7.4 mi NE
- Dighton7.6 mi NW
- Somerset8.0 mi W
- Acushnet Center8.7 mi SE
- North Westport8.8 mi SW
- New Bedford9.2 mi SE
- Smith Mills9.2 mi S
- Middleborough Center9.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Freetown
What county is Freetown in?
Freetown is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Freetown, MA?
9,206 people lived in Freetown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Freetown, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02702. Other ZIP codes: 02717.
What is the elevation of Freetown?
164 feet (50 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Freetown?
Lakeville (5.0 mi), Berkley (5.0 mi), Fall River (5.7 mi), Acushnet (7.4 mi), North Lakeville (7.4 mi).
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