ZIP Code 02740 — New bedford, MA

Bristol | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 02740 in New bedford, MA has a population of 46,281 with a median household income of $55,237 and a median home value of $345,800 . The cost of living index is 110.3 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
46,281
Median Age
38.10
Male
23,636
Female
22,645

Race & Ethnicity

White
53.4%
Black
7.0%
Hispanic
23.8%
Asian
1.8%
Native American
0.9%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
19.5%
Other
17.5%

Income

Median Household
$55,237
Mean Household
$72,366
Per Capita
$30,549
Below Poverty
19.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$345,800
Median Rent
$1,086
Total Units
20,654
Occupied
19,696
Owner Occupied
39.6%
Renter Occupied
60.4%
Median Year Built
1938
Vacant
958

Education

High School or Higher 77.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.3%
Graduate Degree 6.2%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
22,199
Unemployment
8.1%
Drive Alone
70.4%
Public Transit
3.1%
Work from Home
6.8%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

110.3
National average = 100. Above average by 10.3%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

02746
New bedford
2.3 mi
02744
New bedford
2.5 mi
02747
North dartmouth
2.9 mi
02719
Fairhaven
4.2 mi
02748
Padanaram villag
4.9 mi
02745
New bedford
5.2 mi
02743
Acushnet
5.9 mi
02790
Westport
6.8 mi
02739
Mattapoisett
7.6 mi
02717
East freetown
8.0 mi
02770
Rochester
9.8 mi
02723
Fall river
10.3 mi

Other ZIP Codes in New bedford

02745
Pop: 24,519
02746
Pop: 17,531
02744
Pop: 12,716

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 02740?

ZIP code 02740 (New bedford, MA) has a total population of 46,281 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02740?

The median household income in ZIP code 02740 is $55,237 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 02740 in?

ZIP code 02740 is primarily located in New bedford, Massachusetts (MA).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 02740?

The median home value in ZIP code 02740 is $345,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 02740?

The median age in ZIP code 02740 is 38.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.