New Bedford, MA 02740

Population 43,863

02740 is zip code located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The population is 43,863, making 02740 the largest zipcode in New Bedford and the 2nd largest in Bristol County.

There are 14 public schools in 02740 with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for New Bedford is moderate , and there are 55 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 02740. Unemployment in 02740 is high.

Zip codes within New Bedford include 02741 and 02742.

New Bedford Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

14.23% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

7.41% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

222 Found nearby

Unemployment

High 5.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 14 K-12 public schools in 02740, MA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates 02740's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
1 Private School

Nazarene Christian Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 02740.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    8.9%
  • Rented
    54.4%
  • Owned
    36.7%

19 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of New Bedford, MA issued 19 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of New Bedford, MA issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $800
  • 1 Bedroom: $890
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,100
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,360
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,490

Zip Codes

02740 02741 02742 02744 02745 02746 02748

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

222 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (239/253)
    New Bedford, MA has 94.47% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    New Bedford, MA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.81 Average
    New Bedford, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.45°
  • February 32.3°
  • March 39.98°
  • April 49°
  • May 58.38°
  • June 66.51°
  • July 73.95°
  • August 71.3°
  • September 63.52°
  • October 53.58°
  • November 43.75°
  • December 34.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for New Bedford, MA

Earthquakes
New Bedford, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
New Bedford, MA has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
New Bedford, MA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
New Bedford, MA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 02740: $36,105

Unemployment

Unemployment in New Bedford is 5.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.74%
White Collar - 51.26%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • William Keating

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

2 Cemeteries view all

6 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 02740 in our database.

3 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

8 Retirement Homes view all

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