| ZIP Code | 02744 |
|---|---|
| City | New Bedford |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 25 ft |
| Latitude | 41.606252 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.913632 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 15.5% ▲ 55% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.4% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.4% ▲ 113% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 250 (4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,235 (36%) |
| Some College | 1,215 (19.6%) |
| Associates | 679 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 788 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,033 (16.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,841 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $344,800 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,133/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,609 |
| Vacant Units | 370 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,609 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 370 |
| Owner Occupied | 34.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 02744 is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. With a population of 12,549, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.1 years. Economically, 02744 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,841 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02744 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $344,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,133 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 02744 is majority White (56.72%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.5%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02744 stands at 10.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 02744 in New Bedford, MA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 12,549 residents, a median household income of $54,841, and a median home value of $344,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.