City

New Bedford, MA

6 ZIP codes  ·  Bristol County  ·  Massachusetts

👥100,689Population
💰$56,958Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$321,054Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.6%Hispanic: 24.6%Black: 5.3%Asian: 1.5%Other: 8.7%Race
White55.6%
Hispanic24.6%
Black5.3%
Asian1.5%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
No HS Diploma2,870 (5.1%)
HS Graduate20,874 (37.4%)
Some College8,120 (14.5%)
Associates6,992 (12.5%)
Bachelors5,958 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree11,005 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College14.5%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40.2%Renter: 59.8%Tenure
Owner40.2%
Renter59.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,958 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$321,054 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,083/mo
Total Housing Units44,430
Vacant Units2,235

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
66%
About New Bedford, MA

New Bedford is a city in Massachusetts, located in Bristol County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 100,689 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.86 years.

Economically, New Bedford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,958 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in New Bedford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $321,054, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,083 per month.

The population of New Bedford is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.58%).

New Bedford, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in New Bedford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02740 46,336 $54,563 $303,400 $1,052 7.2% 31.1% 37.9%
02744 12,549 $54,841 $344,800 $1,133 10.4% 29.4% 34.2%
02745 25,013 $73,154 $339,600 $1,104 5.2% 34.2% 60.9%
02746 16,791 $41,023 $324,400 $1,100 10.9% 21.7% 20.0%

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