02740 ZIP Code
New Bedford, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02740 |
| City/Town: | New Bedford |
| County: | Bristol |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,623 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,599 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,515 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,584 |
| Median Home Value: | $280,000 |
| Land Area: | 5.7 sq miles
14.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6382, -70.9384 |
Population Information (02740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,623 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,392 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,231 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,847 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,699 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,364 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,835 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,599 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,357 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,275 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,556 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,700 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,781 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,422 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,979 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,209 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $280,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,002 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,584 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,467 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,117 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,482 | 38.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,985 | 61.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,279 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,610 | 11.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,466 | 11.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,934 | 35.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,040 | 16.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,609 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,817 | 12.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,803 | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,599 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,286 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,236 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,515 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,752 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,123 | 92.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,607 | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,301 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,962 | 85.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,466 | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 695 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,894 | 57.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,100 | 6.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 475 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 926 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8,945 | 19.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,283 | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,259 | 30.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,600 | 22.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 473 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6,303 | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 34 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,790 | 8.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02740 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,438 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,310 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,144 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,077 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,531 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,929 | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,626 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,823 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 796 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 793 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02740 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,831 | 70.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,934 | 13.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 679 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 792 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 366 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 989 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02740 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 255 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,588 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,161 | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 807 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,687 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,136 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 354 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 754 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,664 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,795 | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,264 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 920 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 738 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 43,865 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,298 | 47.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 27,166 | 58.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,954 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02740 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,382 | 73.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,558 | 33.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,289 | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,312 | 11.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,115 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 6,043 | 31.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02740 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,195 | 30.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 390 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 4,667 | 22.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 5,333 | 25.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,419 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 708 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,866 | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02740 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 247 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 478 | 2.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 715 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,061 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,408 | 6.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,624 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,010 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,334 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 11,647 | 56.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02740 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 405 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,574 | 17.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,308 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,235 | 35.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,245 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 817 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02740 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,880 | 76.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 446 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,984 | 10.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,897 | 9.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 38 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 80 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 114 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02740 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,707 | 19.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,379 | 43.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,210 | 26.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,171 | 11.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02740 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 300 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 31 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 214 | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 712 | 9.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,216 | 43.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,633 | 35.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 327 | 4.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 49 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,887 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $753 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,002 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (02740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,467 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,651 | 29.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,961 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,847 | 24.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,995 | 35.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,751 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,651 | 29.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02740 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,427 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,598 | 46.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,408 | 34.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 617 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,267 | 12.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,722 | 41.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02740 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,841 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 390 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 795 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,654 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,314 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,688 | 24.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,869 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,605 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,819 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,556 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 595 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,143 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,818 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02740 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,703 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,190 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,416 | 71.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,468 | 23.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 576 | 9.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 306 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,437 | 82.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,790 | 6.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,186 | 293.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,186 | 293.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,186 | 293.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,950 | 105.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,703 | 61.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,647 | 94.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 75 | 2.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02740 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,776 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,604 | 65.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,172 | 34.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,561 | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 7,809 | 17.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 427 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 375 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02740 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,467 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,289 | 88.8% | 89.4% |
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