ZIP code 02740
Where is ZIP code 02740?
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Bristol County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02740 belongs to New Bedford, Massachusetts in Bristol County. 02740 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 508 and 774. About 46,281 people live in the 02740 area, where the median household income is $55,237. The closest ZIP codes are 02741 (New Bedford, 0.2 mi northeast), 02742 (New Bedford, 0.2 mi northeast) and 02746 (New Bedford, 1.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 02740 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Bedford |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 508, 774 |
| Coordinates | 41.6347, -70.9372 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 027 |
Population and income in 02740
| Population | 46,281 · higher than 97% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8,053 · higher than 88% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.1 years · lower than 81% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $55,237 · lower than 96% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,549 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $345,800 · lower than 85% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,086 a month |
| Housing units | 20,654 |
| Households | 19,696 (2.29 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 40% / 60% |
| Land area | 5.75 sq mi (plus 0.82 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02740. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02740
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02741 | New Bedford, MA | 0.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 02742 | New Bedford, MA | 0.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 02746 | New Bedford, MA | 1.8 mi N | Standard |
| 02744 | New Bedford, MA | 1.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 02719 | Fairhaven, MA | 2.5 mi E | Standard |
| 02747 | North Dartmouth, MA | 3 mi W | Standard |
| 02745 | New Bedford, MA | 3.9 mi N | Standard |
| 02743 | Acushnet, MA | 4.7 mi N | Standard |
| 02748 | South Dartmouth, MA | 5.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 02714 | Dartmouth, MA | 5.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 02739 | Mattapoisett, MA | 6.5 mi E | Standard |
| 02790 | Westport, MA | 7.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02740 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02740
123 MAIN ST
NEW BEDFORD MA 02740
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02740-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02740?
- 02740 is a New Bedford, Massachusetts ZIP code.
- What county is 02740 in?
- ZIP code 02740 is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02740 in?
- 02740 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02740?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02740 use area codes 508 and 774.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02740?
- About 46,281 people live in ZIP code 02740, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02740?
- The median household income in 02740 is $55,237 a year, lower than 96% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02740?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02740 are 02741 (New Bedford, 0.2 miles), 02742 (New Bedford, 0.2 miles), 02746 (New Bedford, 1.8 miles) and 02744 (New Bedford, 1.9 miles).