| Official Zip Code Name | New Bedford |
| Zip Code State | Massachusetts |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Bristol |
| Area Code | 508 / 774 |
| Current Population: | 24576 |
| Racial Majority: | White 84.81% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 62.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income | $46642 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $47030 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 25 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EDT |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 49 - 92 ft. |
| Area | 12 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.70560074, -70.94685364 |
The current unemployment level in 02745 is 6.1% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.8% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 4.1%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 02745 increased to 24576 from 24011 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 02745 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 02745 public schools is White. 66.9% of students in 02745 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20897 | 84.81% | 20847 | +0% |
| Black Or African American | 509 | 2.07% | 501 | +2% |
| Hispanic | 2144 | 8.7% | 1889 | +13% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 37 | -100% |
| Asian | 146 | 0.59% | 224 | -35% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 4 | -100% |
| Other Race | 435 | 1.53% | 435 | -13% |
| Two Or More Races | 639 | 2.3% | 639 | -11% |
| White | 62.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 6.6% |
| Hispanic | 23.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 5.8% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24576 | 24011 |
| Male Population | 47.60% | |
| Female Population | 52.40% | |
| Total Households | 10019 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 66.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $46642 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 53.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 32.40% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 14.10% |
| 02745 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Massachusetts District 9 | Bill Keating | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Massachusetts Congressional Districts | ||
| 02747 - North Dartmouth |
| 02743 - Acushnet |
| 02717 - East Freetown |
| 02746 - New Bedford |
| 02719 - Fairhaven |
| New Bedford, MA |
| Acushnet Center, MA |
Zip Code 02745 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 | 57 | 63 | 63 | 55 | 44 | 35 | 25 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 37 | 39 | 47 | 57 | 68 | 77 | 82 | 81 | 74 | 63 | 52 | 42 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.6 | 3.73 | 4.52 | 4.42 | 3.68 | 3.75 | 3.62 | 4.34 | 3.98 | 3.97 | 4.59 | 4.66 | 49.86 |