Westport
Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Westport is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, with 16,339 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tiverton, 5.6 miles W.
- 16,339residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 49.8 sq miland area · 129.0 km²
- 328 / sq mipopulation density
- 02790main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Westport
Westport (Massachusett: Acoaxet) is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 16,339 at the 2020 census.
The village of North Westport lies in the town. Other named areas of the town are "Westport Point," which has a dock on the Westport River where Main Road meets the river; "Central Village" with town offices, retail stores and businesses; "Head of Westport" at the head of the east branch of the river; and the area referred to either as "Acoaxet" or "Westport Harbor," which is between the west branch of the river and Rhode Island. This area is cut off from the rest of Massachusetts by water and Rhode Island.
Westport 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 Westport
- Median household income
- $96,000
- Median home value
- $521,900
- Median rent
- $1,425/mo
- Median age
- 50.7
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Westport had 16,339 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,339 |
|---|---|
| Density | 328 per sq mi (127 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Westport at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bristol County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 16,339 (2020) |
| Land area | 49.82 sq mi (129.0 km²) |
| Water area | 14.77 sq mi (38.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5798° N, 71.0818° W |
| ZIP codes | 02790, 02791 |
| Official website | westport-ma.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500577570 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Westport
- Tiverton, RI5.6 mi W
- Smith Mills6.3 mi NE
- Dartmouth6.5 mi E
- North Westport6.5 mi N
- Little Compton, RI6.9 mi SW
- Bliss Corner7.4 mi E
- New Bedford9.3 mi NE
- Fall River9.6 mi N
- Middletown, RI11.1 mi W
- Melville, RI11.5 mi W
- Fairhaven11.5 mi E
- Newport East, RI11.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Westport
What county is Westport in?
Westport is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Westport, MA?
16,339 people lived in Westport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Westport, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02790. Other ZIP codes: 02791.
What is the elevation of Westport?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Westport?
Tiverton (5.6 mi), Smith Mills (6.3 mi), Dartmouth (6.5 mi), North Westport (6.5 mi), Little Compton (6.9 mi).
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