02744 Zip Code Profile

02744 is a densely populated, urban zip code in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Median household income here ($24,124) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. At $247,200 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $38,636/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 02744 is $28,952.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 02744 earn an average of $26,276/year. Women earn only $19,745/year.

4,443 people in 02744 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 02744? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.3 minutes.

The median age here is 34 . There are 5,845 men and 6,055 women. The median age for men is 33 while for women the median age is 35.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,345 people (out of the 11,900 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,231 homes, and 254 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

02744 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Podgorica, Montenegro!) and -71 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of -26 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:11,900
• White Population:9,491
• Black Population:871
• Hispanic Population:2,795
• Asian Population:103
• Hawaiian Population:53
• Indian Population:214
• Male Population:5,845
• Female Population:6,055
• Median Age:34
• Median Age of Males:33
• Median Age of Females:35

• Geography

• Region:Northeast
• Division:New England
• State:Massachusetts
• CBSA Type:Metropolitan
• CBSA Name:Providence-New Bedford-Fall River RI-MA
• County:Bristol
• City: New Bedford
• Longitude:-70.9
• Latitude:41.6
• Elevation:-26 feet above sea levele
• Area code:508/774

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:4,411
• Drive alone:
• Carpool:
• Public transit:
• Ride bikes or walk:


• Average commute time:23.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5:88
•    5 - 9:533
•    10 - 14:876
•    15 - 19:1,025
•    20 - 24:783
•    25 - 29:103
•    30 - 34:267
•    35 - 39:52
•    40 - 44:64
•    45 - 59:250
•    60 - 89:250
•    90 plus:120

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$247,200
• Average Annual Household Income:$29,063
• Businesses:178
• Employees:2,182
• Annual Payroll:$63,124,000
• Average Family Income:$38,636
• Median Family Income:$24,124
• Average Income for Men:$26,276
• Average Income for Women:$19,745

• The Politics

• Congressional District:04
• Congressional District Land Area:731.0
• Sr Senator: Edward J. Markey (D)
• Jr Senator: Elizabeth Warren (D)
• US House Representative: Joseph P. Kennedy III (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:005
• State FIPS Code:25

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Primary Schools

John B Devalles

120 Katherine Street

New Bedford, MA 02744

(508) 997-4511

John Hannigan

33 Emery Street

New Bedford, MA 02744

(508) 997-4511

William H Taylor

620 Brock Avenue

New Bedford, MA 02744

(508) 997-4511

Middle Schools

Roosevelt Middle School

119 Frederick Street

New Bedford, MA 02744

(508) 997-4511

Other Schools

Ingraham Pre School Ctr

88 Rivet Street

New Bedford, MA 02744

(508) 997-4511