PlainZIP

New Bedford, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02744

Bristol County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,900
3,560/sq mi
$58,675
Median income
$372,700
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Bedford pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
3,560
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02744 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02744 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, home to 11,900 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 3,560 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02744 reports a modest median household income of $58,675 (49% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $28,070. Poverty here runs at 14.3%, with unemployment measured at 8.4%. The typical home here is valued at $372,700 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,224 monthly, and 34.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02744, plus 6 more within Bristol County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02744

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Bedford, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02744.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02744, New Bedford, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,900

Population

3.3

Area (sq mi)

3,560

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02744?

34.0

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

23.3%

Foreign-Born

White 55.6%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,675

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$28,070

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02744 ranks nationally

New Bedford, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,675 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,571

Total Housing Units

5,274

Occupied Units

297

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.4%
Renter 65.6%

$372,700

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$1,224

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.4%

YoY Change (2024)

353

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+253%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02744 have increased 16.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +253% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 221
2021 +9.4% 241
2022 +10.1% 266
2023 +14.2% 303
2024 +16.4% 353

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 169 business establishments in ZIP 02744, employing approximately 1,595 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,670,000.

169

Businesses

1,595

Employees

$81.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 29 17.2%
Accommodation and food services 27 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 19 11.2%
Construction 17 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 16 9.5%
Manufacturing 12 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.1%
Wholesale trade 4 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02744 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02744 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02744 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02740 New Bedford, MA 43,087 2.4 mi
02719 Fairhaven, MA 15,873 3.0 mi
02746 New Bedford, MA 15,342 4.0 mi
02748 South Dartmouth, MA 11,442 4.7 mi
02743 Acushnet, MA 10,307 7.3 mi
02745 New Bedford, MA 24,576 6.5 mi
02739 Mattapoisett, MA 6,045 6.5 mi
02747 North Dartmouth, MA 22,927 6.8 mi
02738 Marion, MA 4,907 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bristol County

02780 standard
Taunton, MA
Pop: 49,036
02703 standard
Attleboro, MA
Pop: 43,593
02740 standard
New Bedford, MA
Pop: 43,087
02720 standard
Fall River, MA
Pop: 30,287
02760 standard
North Attleboro, MA
Pop: 26,739
02721 standard
Fall River, MA
Pop: 26,290

Related Areas

Bristol County New Bedford, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02744 in? ▼
ZIP code 02744 (New Bedford) is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Bristol County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bristol-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02744? ▼
ZIP code 02744 in New Bedford, MA has a population of 11,900 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02744? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02744 is $58,675, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02744? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02744 is $372,700, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02744? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02744 is White at 55.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02744? ▼
ZIP code 02744 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 1,595 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02744? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02744 are: Retail trade (29), Accommodation and food services (27), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02744? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02744 increased by 16.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 253%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02744? ▼
In ZIP code 02744, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02744? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02744 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02744? ▼
In ZIP code 02744, approximately 34.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02744? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02744 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.