02746 ZIP Code – New Bedford, Massachusetts
02746 is a mid-sized ZIP code in New Bedford, Massachusetts, part of Bristol County with a population of approximately 16,286 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $39,545, which is well below the Massachusetts average and well below the national figure. At $292,200, median home values run near the national average, with 17.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,017 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 11% single-family (decreasing), 34% apartments (decreasing), 56% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 10.9%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 32.4%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 10.3%, well below the national average. At 32.8, the median age is below the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 02740, 02745, 02747.
ZIP Code 02746 Data
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ZIP 02746 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02746 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $292k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,017 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.8 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 32.4% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.3% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02740 – New Bedford
- 02745 – New Bedford
- 02747 – North Dartmouth
- 02743 – Acushnet
- 02744 – New Bedford
- 02719 – Fairhaven
- 02717 – East Freetown
- 02739 – Mattapoisett
- 02748 – South Dartmouth
- 02790 – Westport
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02740 | NEW BEDFORD | 46,623 | $51,599 |
| 02745 | NEW BEDFORD | 25,084 | $70,338 |
| 02747 | NORTH DARTMOUTH | 21,383 | $94,831 |
| 02743 | ACUSHNET | 10,466 | $88,273 |
| 02744 | NEW BEDFORD | 12,465 | $52,290 |