| Official Zip Code Name | New Bedford |
| Zip Code State | Massachusetts |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Bristol |
| Area Code | 508 / 774 |
| Current Population: | 43087 |
| Racial Majority: | White 62.1% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 42.2% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 24.4% |
| Median Household Income | $33679 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $39740 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 23.3 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EDT |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 20 - 52 ft. |
| Area | 5 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.63254929, -70.93704224 |
The current unemployment level in 02740 is 24.4% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 15.9% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 13.3%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 02740 decreased to 43087 from 43391 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 02740 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 02740 public schools is White. 75.6% of students in 02740 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27020 | 62.1% | 27264 | -1% |
| Black Or African American | 3639 | 8.36% | 3125 | +16% |
| Hispanic | 7128 | 16.38% | 6812 | +5% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 131 | 0.3% | 226 | -42% |
| Asian | 654 | 1.5% | 434 | +51% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 9 | -100% |
| Other Race | 2711 | 7% | 2711 | +12% |
| Two Or More Races | 2506 | 4.36% | 2506 | -24% |
| White | 42.2% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 14.5% |
| Hispanic | 34.8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 6.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43087 | 43391 |
| Male Population | 47.30% | |
| Female Population | 52.70% | |
| Total Households | 17884 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 75.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $33679 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 66.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 25.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.60% |
| 02740 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Massachusetts District 9 | Bill Keating | Democrat |
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| 02740 Massachusetts State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 77 | Christopher Markey | Democrat |
| 81 | Antonio Cabral | Democrat |
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| 02740 Massachusetts State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 3 | Mark Montigny | Democrat |
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| 02747 - North Dartmouth |
| 02748 - South Dartmouth |
| 02744 - New Bedford |
| 02746 - New Bedford |
| 02719 - Fairhaven |
| New Bedford, MA |
| Bliss Corner, MA |
| Smith Mills, MA |
Zip Code 02740 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 20 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 58 | 64 | 64 | 56 | 45 | 36 | 26 | 42 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 37 | 39 | 46 | 56 | 67 | 77 | 83 | 81 | 74 | 63 | 52 | 42 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.65 | 3.93 | 4.62 | 4.37 | 3.68 | 3.81 | 3.52 | 4.49 | 3.89 | 3.97 | 4.6 | 4.71 | 50.25 |