02746 ZIP Code
New Bedford, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02746 |
| City/Town: | New Bedford |
| County: | Bristol |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,286 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,545 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,738 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,304 |
| Median Home Value: | $292,200 |
| Land Area: | 2.8 sq miles
7.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6639, -70.9476 |
Population Information (02746 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,286 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,446 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,840 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,418 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,234 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 889 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,366 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,389 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,998 | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,765 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,691 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 722 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 656 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,248 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 620 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 290 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02746 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $292,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,017 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,304 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,731 | 92.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 573 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,277 | 19.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,454 | 81.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02746 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,990 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,016 | 20.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,166 | 11.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,732 | 37.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,427 | 14.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 712 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 754 | 7.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 183 | 1.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 68.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02746 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,545 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,584 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $41,875 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,738 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02746 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,089 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,367 | 89.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 722 | 10.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,164 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,544 | 87.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 416 | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 407 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02746 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,527 | 46.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,269 | 7.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 139 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 22 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,310 | 26.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,019 | 18.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,778 | 41.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,218 | 38.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 488 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,589 | 15.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,141 | 19.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02746 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 843 | 12.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 577 | 8.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 984 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 676 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 924 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,093 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 630 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 591 | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 286 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 127 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02746 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,935 | 61.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,507 | 23.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 173 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 250 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 321 | 5.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 148 | 2.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02746 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 106 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 685 | 10.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 769 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 252 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 964 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 336 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 63 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 185 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 504 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,422 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 590 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 402 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 89 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02746 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.5% | 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 (02746 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,147 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,499 | 27.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,029 | 73.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,139 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02746 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,670 | 69.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,044 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,103 | 16.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 982 | 14.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 290 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,492 | 37.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02746 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 779 | 10.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 115 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 668 | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,030 | 41.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,484 | 20.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 233 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 986 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02746 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 125 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 180 | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 212 | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 463 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 693 | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 315 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 646 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 330 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,330 | 59.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02746 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 424 | 5.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,192 | 16.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,399 | 32.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,804 | 38.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 433 | 5.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 52 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02746 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,382 | 80.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 99 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 740 | 11.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 188 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 43 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 244 | 3.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02746 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,902 | 28.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,111 | 46.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,341 | 19.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 377 | 5.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02746 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 94 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 15 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 31 | 2.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 55 | 4.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 481 | 37.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 520 | 40.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 77 | 6.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02746 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,846 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $677 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,017 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (02746 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,731 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,717 | 25.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 818 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,861 | 27.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,377 | 35.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,250 | 33.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,836 | 27.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02746 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,469 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,455 | 53.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,937 | 29.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 145 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 703 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,880 | 44.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02746 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,727 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 290 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 188 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,756 | 47.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,052 | 28.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 441 | 11.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02746 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,855 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 410 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,286 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,344 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 471 | 20.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,140 | 48.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 733 | 31.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02746 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,502 | 82.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,457 | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,620 | 65.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 654 | 26.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 171 | 7.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 183 | 7.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02746 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,349 | 69.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,593 | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,937 | 309.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,937 | 309.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,937 | 309.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,357 | 85.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 759 | 47.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,758 | 173.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02746 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,868 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,047 | 47.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,821 | 52.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,383 | 29.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,159 | 21.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 267 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02746 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,731 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,717 | 84.9% | 89.4% |
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