Swansea
Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Swansea is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, with 17,144 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ocean Grove, 2.0 miles S.
- 17,144residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 22.7 sq miland area · 58.7 km²
- 756 / sq mipopulation density
- 02777main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Swansea
Swansea is a town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts, United States.
It is located at the mouth of the Taunton River, just west of Fall River, 47 miles (76 km) south of Boston, and 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Providence, Rhode Island. The population was 17,144 at the 2020 census. The villages of Hortonville, Barneyville and Ocean Grove are located in the town.
Swansea is a part of the South Coast region of Massachusetts which encompasses the cities and towns that surround Buzzards Bay (excluding the Elizabeth Islands, Bourne and Falmouth), Mount Hope Bay and the Sakonnet River.
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Living in Swansea
- Median household income
- $116,364
- Median home value
- $445,000
- Median rent
- $1,226/mo
- Median age
- 45
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Swansea had 17,144 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,144 |
|---|---|
| Density | 756 per sq mi (292 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Swansea at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bristol County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 17,144 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.68 sq mi (58.7 km²) |
| Water area | 2.59 sq mi (6.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7580° N, 71.2140° W |
| ZIP codes | 02777, 02725, 02726 |
| Official website | swanseama.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500568750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Swansea
- Ocean Grove2.0 mi S
- Somerset2.9 mi SE
- Warren, RI3.7 mi SW
- Barrington, RI5.7 mi W
- Dighton5.9 mi NE
- Rehoboth6.3 mi N
- Bristol, RI6.5 mi SW
- Fall River6.8 mi SE
- Seekonk7.8 mi NW
- North Westport8.0 mi SE
- East Providence, RI8.0 mi W
- Berkley8.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Swansea
What county is Swansea in?
Swansea is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Swansea, MA?
17,144 people lived in Swansea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Swansea, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02777. Other ZIP codes: 02725, 02726.
What is the elevation of Swansea?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Swansea?
Ocean Grove (2.0 mi), Somerset (2.9 mi), Warren (3.7 mi), Barrington (5.7 mi), Dighton (5.9 mi).
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