02745 ZIP Code
New Bedford, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02745 |
| City/Town: | New Bedford |
| County: | Bristol |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,084 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,338 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,674 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,761 |
| Median Home Value: | $303,200 |
| Land Area: | 9.8 sq miles
25.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7027, -70.9471 |
Population Information (02745 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,084 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,655 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,429 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,365 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,455 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,041 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,011 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,441 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,764 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,767 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,766 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,735 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,256 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,583 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,209 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 691 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02745 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $303,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,062 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,761 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,251 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 510 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,261 | 61.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,990 | 38.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02745 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,771 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,664 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,690 | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,198 | 34.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,013 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,755 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,548 | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 903 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02745 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,338 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,605 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,862 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,674 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02745 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,980 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,206 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 761 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,899 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,294 | 85.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,416 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 484 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02745 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,655 | 74.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 499 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 257 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,817 | 11.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,848 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,276 | 21.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,551 | 14.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 198 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,960 | 7.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,369 | 5.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02745 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 487 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 384 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 706 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 750 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 970 | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,016 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,349 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,871 | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,147 | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 571 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02745 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,434 | 79.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,533 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 117 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 206 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 735 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02745 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 155 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,249 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,338 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 382 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,761 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 883 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 161 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 452 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 965 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,719 | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 930 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 744 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 467 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02745 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.0% | 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 (02745 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,924 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,463 | 65.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,754 | 42.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 801 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02745 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,822 | 76.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,130 | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,164 | 21.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 615 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 508 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,755 | 17.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02745 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,559 | 51.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 234 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,138 | 19.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,323 | 12.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 594 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 558 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 319 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 24 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02745 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 64 | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 786 | 7.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 966 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,049 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 975 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,236 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,581 | 14.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 667 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,437 | 31.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02745 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 95 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 660 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,818 | 26.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,787 | 53.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,171 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 230 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02745 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,531 | 83.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 231 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 475 | 4.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 942 | 9.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 42 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02745 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 785 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,998 | 39.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,466 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,002 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02745 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 226 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 93 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 70 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 372 | 5.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,297 | 36.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,967 | 47.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 167 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 69 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02745 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,912 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $771 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,062 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (02745 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,251 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,278 | 41.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,593 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,710 | 16.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,100 | 30.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,884 | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,219 | 31.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02745 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,453 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,220 | 40.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,700 | 45.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 281 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,076 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,630 | 34.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02745 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,290 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 189 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 222 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,044 | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,692 | 32.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,143 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02745 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,029 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 919 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,725 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,012 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 213 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,716 | 57.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,083 | 36.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02745 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,670 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,141 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,748 | 81.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 339 | 15.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 250 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 54 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02745 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,737 | 82.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,046 | 4.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,347 | 415.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,347 | 415.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,347 | 415.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,508 | 239.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 628 | 60.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,037 | 99.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 30 | 2.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02745 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,719 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,875 | 66.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,844 | 33.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,368 | 10.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 5,160 | 21.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 226 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 90 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02745 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,251 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,248 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
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