02744 ZIP Code – New Bedford, Massachusetts

Located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, ZIP code 02744 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Bristol County with a population of approximately 12,465 residents. At $52,290, the median household income here runs well below the Massachusetts average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $309,700, above the national average, with 34.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,065, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 26% single-family (increasing), 19% apartments (decreasing), 55% duplex/multi-family.

The unemployment rate is 10.4%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 15.5%, above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 13.4%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 34.1, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 02740, 02719, 02746.

ZIP Code 02744 Data

Population 12,465
Median Household Income $52,290
Median Home Value $309,700
Median Rent $1,065
Median Age 34.1
Unemployment Rate 10.4%
Poverty Rate 15.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

ZIP 02744 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 02744MA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population12k13k10k
Median Household Income$52k$107k$73k
Median Home Value$309k$528k$258k
Median Rent$1,065$1,563$1,088
Median Age34.144.343.2
Unemployment Rate10.4%5.0%5.0%
Poverty Rate15.5%8.7%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher13.4%47.7%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
02740 NEW BEDFORD 46,623 $51,599
02719 FAIRHAVEN 15,899 $86,676
02746 NEW BEDFORD 16,286 $39,545
02748 SOUTH DARTMOUTH 11,431 $105,108
02747 NORTH DARTMOUTH 21,383 $94,831