Somerset
Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Somerset is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, with 18,303 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ocean Grove, 2.4 miles W.
- 18,303residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.5 km²
- 2,317 / sq mipopulation density
- 02726main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Somerset
Somerset is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 18,303 at the 2020 census. It is the birthplace and hometown of Clifford Milburn Holland (1883–1924), the chief engineer and namesake of the Holland Tunnel in New York City.
Somerset 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.
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Living in Somerset
- Median household income
- $112,677
- Median home value
- $418,800
- Median rent
- $1,271/mo
- Median age
- 47
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Somerset had 18,303 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,303 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,317 per sq mi (895 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Somerset at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bristol County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 18,303 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.90 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Water area | 3.99 sq mi (10.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7385° N, 71.1651° W |
| ZIP codes | 02726, 02725 |
| Official website | townofsomerset.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500562430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Somerset
- Ocean Grove2.4 mi W
- Swansea2.9 mi NW
- Fall River4.0 mi E
- Warren, RI5.3 mi W
- North Westport5.4 mi SE
- Dighton6.3 mi N
- Bristol, RI7.1 mi SW
- Barrington, RI8.0 mi W
- Freetown8.0 mi E
- Berkley8.2 mi NE
- Rehoboth8.5 mi NW
- Tiverton, RI9.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset
What county is Somerset in?
Somerset is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Somerset, MA?
18,303 people lived in Somerset at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Somerset, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02726. Other ZIP codes: 02725.
What is the elevation of Somerset?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Somerset?
Ocean Grove (2.4 mi), Swansea (2.9 mi), Fall River (4.0 mi), Warren (5.3 mi), North Westport (5.4 mi).
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