ZIP Code 02740

Located in New Bedford, MA (Bristol County)

ZIP Code 02740 (New Bedford, MA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 46,281 residents (3,109 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $344,189
  • Average Household Income: $55,237

ZIP code 02740 primarily serves New Bedford, MA in Bristol County. An estimated 46,281 people live within this area, with about 3,109 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 02740, the average price is around $344,189. That makes local housing 43% lower than the Massachusetts average of $601,660, and 12% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 02740 earns about $55,237 a year. This income is 52% lower than the average family in Massachusetts ($115,862), and 30% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 46,281
Median Household Income $55,237
Median Home Value $344,189
Median Age 38.1 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$31,450
Labor Force Participation60.2%
Unemployment Rate8.1%
Average Commute Time23.1 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate39.6%
Median Rent$1,086
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)32.2%
Total Housing Units19,696

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityNew Bedford
CountyBristol
County FIPS25005
Metro Area (CBSA)Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
Combined Area (CSA)Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH
Population Density3,109.1/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)41.6380, -70.9384
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.97
Dual Income Families44.3%

Marital Status

Married32.5%
Never Married45.1%
Divorced16.4%
Widowed6.0%

Gender

Male51.1%
Female48.9%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)4.5%
Poverty Rate19.8%

Key Population Groups

Veterans3.7%
Disabled Population18.8%
Limited English Proficiency10.6%

All ZIP Codes in New Bedford

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
02740 Current 46,281 $55,237 $344,189
02745 24,519 $74,034 $369,494
02746 17,531 $41,917 $356,894
02744 12,716 $58,675 $372,528
02742 - - -
02741 - - -

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP Code City / State Distance Population
02746 New Bedford, MA 1.9 miles 17,531
02744 New Bedford, MA 2.5 miles 12,716
02719 Fairhaven, MA 3.4 miles 15,903
02747 North Dartmouth, MA 4 miles 22,445
02745 New Bedford, MA 4.5 miles 24,519
02743 Acushnet, MA 5.6 miles 10,519
02748 South Dartmouth, MA 5.7 miles 11,281
02739 Mattapoisett, MA 6.6 miles 6,634
02790 Westport, MA 7.9 miles 16,901
02717 East Freetown, MA 8.3 miles 4,797
02770 Rochester, MA 9.8 miles 5,809
02738 Marion, MA 10.3 miles 5,310
02723 Fall River, MA 10.6 miles 17,067
02720 Fall River, MA 10.9 miles 30,940
02791 Westport Point, MA 10.9 miles 290
02721 Fall River, MA 11.1 miles 26,521
02702 Assonet, MA 11.9 miles 4,488
02878 Tiverton, RI 12.3 miles 16,189
02724 Fall River, MA 12.8 miles 18,505
02576 West Wareham, MA 13.2 miles 4,168
02347 Lakeville, MA 13.4 miles 11,944
02726 Somerset, MA 13.6 miles 16,041
02725 Somerset, MA 13.7 miles 2,257
02543 Woods Hole, MA 14.4 miles 747
02837 Little Compton, RI 14.4 miles 3,584
02571 Wareham, MA 14.9 miles 11,258
02779 Berkley, MA 15.3 miles 6,829
02556 North Falmouth, MA 16.2 miles 2,868
02777 Swansea, MA 16.3 miles 17,359
02558 Onset, MA 16.4 miles 1,734
02718 East Taunton, MA 16.4 miles 6,878
02715 Dighton, MA 16.5 miles 3,757
02534 Cataumet, MA 16.7 miles 1,369
02540 Falmouth, MA 16.7 miles 8,104
02871 Portsmouth, RI 16.8 miles 17,488
02346 Middleboro, MA 17.1 miles 24,505
02559 Pocasset, MA 17.2 miles 2,802
02809 Bristol, RI 17.4 miles 22,220
02538 East Wareham, MA 17.7 miles 4,074
02885 Warren, RI 17.9 miles 11,144
02330 Carver, MA 18.8 miles 11,712
02764 North Dighton, MA 18.9 miles 4,436
02532 Buzzards Bay, MA 19.3 miles 13,267
02536 East Falmouth, MA 19.4 miles 21,328
02842 Middletown, RI 19.4 miles 16,832
02872 Prudence Island, RI 20.2 miles 156
02366 South Carver, MA 20.4 miles 264
02542 Buzzards Bay, MA 20.6 miles 882
02806 Barrington, RI 20.7 miles 17,126
02780 Taunton, MA 20.8 miles 53,461
02769 Rehoboth, MA 21.3 miles 13,022
02568 Vineyard Haven, MA 21.4 miles 9,412
02767 Raynham, MA 21.6 miles 15,599
02841 Newport, RI 21.8 miles 1,426
02575 West Tisbury, MA 22.2 miles 2,718
02644 Forestdale, MA 22.2 miles 3,700
02535 Chilmark, MA 22.3 miles 2,244
02840 Newport, RI 22.6 miles 23,448
02561 Sagamore, MA 22.8 miles 670
02360 Plymouth, MA 22.9 miles 63,689
02324 Bridgewater, MA 23.2 miles 25,704
02649 Mashpee, MA 23.2 miles 15,384
02915 Riverside, RI 23.3 miles 16,752
02367 Plympton, MA 23.4 miles 2,935
02557 Oak Bluffs, MA 23.5 miles 1,250
02562 Sagamore Beach, MA 23.6 miles 3,402
02889 Warwick, RI 23.8 miles 27,516
02771 Seekonk, MA 23.9 miles 15,694
02563 Sandwich, MA 24.2 miles 10,436
02835 Jamestown, RI 24.2 miles 5,534
02325 Bridgewater, MA 24.3 miles 2,822
02338 Halifax, MA 24.7 miles 7,748
02914 East Providence, RI 25.2 miles 21,834
02888 Warwick, RI 25.6 miles 19,134
02635 Cotuit, MA 25.7 miles 3,577
02916 Rumford, RI 25.7 miles 8,695
02766 Norton, MA 25.8 miles 19,240
02905 Providence, RI 25.9 miles 25,012
02364 Kingston, MA 26 miles 14,027
02537 East Sandwich, MA 26.3 miles 6,383
02350 Monponsett, MA 26.9 miles 118
02379 West Bridgewater, MA 26.9 miles 7,708
02861 Pawtucket, RI 27 miles 28,124
02648 Marstons Mills, MA 27.1 miles 7,968
02906 Providence, RI 27.1 miles 26,380
02852 North Kingstown, RI 27.2 miles 23,406
02912 Providence, RI 27.2 miles 4,836
02703 Attleboro, MA 27.3 miles 46,713
02886 Warwick, RI 27.3 miles 31,293
02903 Providence, RI 27.3 miles 11,836
02333 East Bridgewater, MA 27.4 miles 14,401
02910 Cranston, RI 27.4 miles 23,499
02907 Providence, RI 27.5 miles 31,461
02539 Edgartown, MA 27.6 miles 5,278
02375 South Easton, MA 27.7 miles 11,275
02655 Osterville, MA 28.2 miles 4,024
02860 Pawtucket, RI 28.2 miles 47,818
02818 East Greenwich, RI 28.6 miles 19,786
02920 Cranston, RI 28.6 miles 37,155
02874 Saunderstown, RI 28.7 miles 6,379