02744 ZIP Code
New Bedford, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02744 |
| City/Town: | New Bedford |
| County: | Bristol |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,465 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,290 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,796 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,643 |
| Median Home Value: | $309,700 |
| Land Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6063, -70.9136 |
Population Information (02744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,465 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,025 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,440 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 902 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 793 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,147 | 9.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 960 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 790 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,792 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,712 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,601 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 601 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 665 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 985 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 375 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 142 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $309,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,065 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,643 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,173 | 91.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 470 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,600 | 30.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,573 | 69.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,873 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,310 | 16.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 940 | 11.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,401 | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,418 | 18.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 785 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 694 | 8.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 325 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 71.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02744 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,290 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,173 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,625 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,796 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,029 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,531 | 91.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 498 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,404 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,809 | 86.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 571 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 143 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,576 | 60.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 663 | 5.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 89 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,086 | 16.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,026 | 16.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,650 | 29.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,222 | 25.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 59 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,779 | 14.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,354 | 10.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02744 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 342 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 261 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 658 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 575 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 516 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,081 | 20.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 593 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 821 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 212 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 114 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02744 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,943 | 71.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 974 | 17.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 178 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 130 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 86 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 97 | 1.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02744 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 109 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 683 | 12.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 823 | 14.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 201 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 806 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 330 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 74 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 152 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 305 | 5.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,194 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 683 | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 50 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 121 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.5% | 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 (02744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,759 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,231 | 42.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,617 | 61.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 706 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02744 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,957 | 76.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,330 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 685 | 13.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 545 | 10.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 179 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,757 | 34.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02744 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,027 | 18.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 111 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 997 | 17.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,310 | 40.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 846 | 15.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 101 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 251 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02744 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 34 | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 82 | 1.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 132 | 2.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 273 | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 721 | 12.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 327 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 835 | 14.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 361 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,878 | 51.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02744 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 54 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 774 | 13.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,848 | 32.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,601 | 46.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 265 | 4.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 101 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02744 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,493 | 86.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 52 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 335 | 6.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 265 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02744 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,098 | 21.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,220 | 42.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,328 | 25.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 527 | 10.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02744 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 11 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 59 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 67 | 4.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 71 | 4.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 540 | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 713 | 44.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 126 | 7.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02744 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,982 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $793 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,065 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (02744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,173 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,462 | 28.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 581 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,429 | 27.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,673 | 32.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,849 | 35.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,220 | 23.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02744 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,553 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,207 | 48.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,547 | 34.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 60 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 648 | 14.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,338 | 51.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02744 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,122 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 207 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 60 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,618 | 51.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 804 | 25.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 433 | 13.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,027 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 495 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,465 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,637 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 280 | 17.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 898 | 54.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 459 | 28.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02744 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,898 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,306 | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 921 | 70.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 306 | 23.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 79 | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02744 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,610 | 77.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 988 | 7.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,855 | 289.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,855 | 289.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,855 | 289.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,331 | 134.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 452 | 45.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 975 | 98.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02744 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,563 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,745 | 58.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,818 | 41.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,229 | 19.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,487 | 21.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 73 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 29 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02744 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,173 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,542 | 87.8% | 89.4% |
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