ZIP code 02740

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 02740 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in New Bedford, MA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 02740 ZIP code area.

02740 is the zip code for

New Bedford, MA

Total population
43,087▼
Housing units
19,943▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
5.69
Density
(people per sq. mile)
7,572.41▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.82

Demographic data for zip code 02740

Gender:

Male
20,401▲
Female
22,686▼
Median age
Male
35.60
Female
40.00
Gender

Households:

Total households
17,884▲
Family households
10,264▼
Nonfamily households
7,620▲
Average household size
2.33▼
Average family size
3.01●
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
19,943▲
Occupied housing units
17,884▲
Owner-occupied
7,295▼
Renter-occupied
10,589▲
Vacant housing units
2,059▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
2,757▲
5 to 9 years
2,553▼
10 to 14 years
2,650▼
15 to 19 years
2,813▼
20 to 24 years
3,218▲
25 to 34 years
6,021▲
35 to 44 years
5,347▼
45 to 54 years
5,902▲
55 to 59 years
2,685▲
60 to 64 years
2,383▲
65 to 74 years
3,077▼
75 to 84 years
2,335▼
85 years and over
1,346▲
Median age
37.90▲
Age

Race:

White
27,264
Hispanic or Latino
6,812
Black or African American
3,125
Asian
434
American Indian & Alaska Native
226
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
9
Other (One Race)
2,711
Two or More Races
2,506
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 02740

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
34,607
Civilian labor force
20,618
Employed
18,300
Unemployed
2,318
Armed Forces
53
Not in labor force
13,936
Percent Unemployed
11.2%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
17,906
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
13,608
Carpooled
2,208
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
467
Walked
878
Other means
412
Worked at home
333
Mean travel time
23.3 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
18,300
Management / business / science / arts
5,024
Service
4,351
Sales / office
4,255
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
1,905
Production / transportation / material moving
2,765
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
18,300
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
174
Construction
1,593
Manufacturing
2,292
Wholesale trade
594
Retail trade
2,454
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
590
Information
223
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
704
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
1,073
Educational services / health care / social assistance
4,847
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
1,758
Public administration
920
Other services
1,078
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
18,300
Private wage & salary workers
15,139
Government workers
2,236
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
916
Unpaid family workers
9
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
17,730
Less than $10,000
2,184
$10,000 to $14,999
1,890
$15,000 to $24,999
2,800
$25,000 to $34,999
1,828
$35,000 to $49,999
2,511
$50,000 to $74,999
2,696
$75,000 to $99,999
1,966
$100,000 to $149,999
1,303
$150,000 to $199,999
385
$200,000 or more
167
Median household income
$35,730
Mean household income
$48,470
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
23.3%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 02740

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Alfred J Gomes
286 S Second Street		(508) 997-451170951712.7
Betsey B Winslow
561 Allen Street		(508) 997-45112687514.1
Elizabeth Carter Brooks
212 Nemasket Street		(508) 997-451130915916.3
Ellen R Hathaway
256 Court Street		(508) 997-451130618315.3
George H Dunbar
338 Dartmouth Street		(508) 997-45111269514.0
Horatio A Kempton
135 Shawmut Avenue		(508) 997-45111116210.1
James B Congdon
50 Hemlock Street		(508) 997-451127816214.6
John Avery Parker
705 County Street		(508) 997-451147731917.0
Keith Middle School
225 Hathaway Blvd		(508) 997-451166137511.0
New Bedford Global Learning Charter School
455 County Street		(508) 991-700038521115.4
New Bedford High
230 Hathaway Blvd		(508) 997-45113,1061,45414.5
Sgt Wm H Carney Acad
247 Elm Street		(508) 997-451159337812.6
Thomas R Rodman
497 Mill Street		(508) 997-451116110416.1
West Side Jr-sr Hs
181 Hillman Street		(508) 997-4511114976.3
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Public libraries around New Bedford, MA

NameAddress
Russell Memorial Library
88 Main St.
Acushnet, MA 02743
Dartmouth Public Libraries
732 Dartmouth Street
Dartmouth, MA 02748
New Bedford Free Public Library613 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
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Universities and Colleges around 02740

NameAddressPhone
University of Massachusetts Darh Center FR MRNE Scnce706 South Rodney French Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02744		(508) 910-6300
Southern New England School of Law - Administration333 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747		(508) 998-9600
Bristol Community College188 Union Street
New Bedford, MA 02740		(508) 984-8226
Fisher College
777 Church Street
New Bedford, MA 02745		(508) 998-3254
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 02740

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Arbour-Fuller Hospital200 May Street
Attleboro, MA 02703		(508) 761-850046
Dr J Corrigan Mental Hlth Ctr49 Hillside Street
Fall River, MA 02720		(508) 235-720012
Morton Hospital & Med Ctr88 Washington Street
Taunton, MA 02780		(508) 828-7000152
Saint Anne's Hospital795 Middle Street
Fall River, MA 02721		(508) 674-5741101
Southcoast Hospitals Group
363 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720		(508) 679-3131796
Sturdy Memorial Hospital211 Park Street
Attleboro, MA 02703		(508) 222-5200124
Taunton State Hospital60 Hodges Avenue Extension
Taunton, MA 02780		(508) 977-3000185
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 02740

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Days Inn New Bedford500 Hathaway Rd
New Bedford, MA 02740		17689
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 02740

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Candleworks, The75 North Water St
New Bedford, MA 02740		American508-997-1294
Bamboo Garden Restaurant836 Purchase St.
New Bedford, MA 02740		Chinese508-993-2349
Blue Whale Snack Bar130 Elm St
New Bedford, MA 02740		International508-991-2111
Cape Quality Seafood Ltd8 Hassey St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Seafood508-997-3314
Cork Wine & Tapas Bar90 Front St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Fusion, Tapas508-994-9463
Domino's Pizza972 Kempton St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Pizza508-999-2911
Domino's Pizza109 Rockdale Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740		Pizza508-991-3030
Great Eastern Seafood Inc16 Hassey St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Seafood508-996-2402
Johns Country Kitchen851 Mt Piesnt
New Bedford, MA 02740		Sandwiches508-995-8234
KFC506 County St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Fast Food508-993-1789
Kyler Seafood Inc2 Washburn St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Seafood508-999-5631
Ma Raffas Italian Restaurant85 Rockdale Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740		Italian508-992-8467
McDonald's486 County St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches508-994-0250
Metro Pizza & Sandwiches South End32 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Pizza508-996-1122
Minerva Pizza House280 Union St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Pizza508-992-3344
Papa Ginos Fairhaven191 Huttleston Av
New Bedford, MA 02740		Pizza508-997-1535
Papa Ginos South Dartmouth704 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Pizza508-997-3334
Pizza Express178 Arnold St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Pizza508-999-9779
Pour Farm Tavern, The780 Purchase St
New Bedford, MA 02740		American, Barbecue508-990-1123
Riccardis Buffet Catering901 Hathaway Rd
New Bedford, MA 02740		Fast Food508-992-6800
Rosies383 Hathaway Rd
New Bedford, MA 02740		Fast Food508-990-3700
Ruas West End Pizzeria196 Shawmut Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740		Pizza508-996-6774
Salonika Pizza842 Kempton St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Pizza, Sandwiches508-991-2120
Sarduccis Subs & Pizza640 Pleasant St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Pizza508-990-7827
Sea Coast Seafood2 Washburn St
New Bedford, MA 02740		Seafood508-984-1794
Subway Sandwiches & Salads37 Rockdale Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches508-997-2505
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Crime Rates in New Bedford, MA

Crime rates in New Bedford, MA:

Total
4,245
Violent Crime
1,093
Murder & Manslaughter
2
Forcible Rape
40
Robbery
286
Aggravated Assault
765
Property Crime
3,152
Burglary
900
Larceny & Theft
1,859
Motor Vehicle Theft
393
Arson
33
New Bedford, MA

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