The 02746 ZIP Code is primarily associated with New Bedford, MA in Bristol County in the United States. The current population estimate is 15,417. Approximately 8.2% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $20,045. The median household income is at $35,018, while an estimated 25% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02746 is $35,018, while the region's mean household income is $49,074. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,045. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02746 of $20,045 is approximately 54.19% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 25.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately167.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.3% of the population in 02746 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.7% of 02746 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 02746, 69.6% of the population graduated high school, while 8.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 18.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.0% in this Bristol County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 18.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02746, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 41.6% of 02746 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02746 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (51.4%), followed by Some other race (40.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 40.9% |
In ZIP Code 02746, 46.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 33.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 19.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Bristol County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 46.5% |
| Spanish | 33.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 19.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02746, an estimated 60.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Bristol County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 60.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02746 are younger than average. The median age of 31.4 years in ZIP Code 02746 is approximately 17.59% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.6% of the population in 02746 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 02746 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02746 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02746 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02746 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02746 | 14.91¢/kWh | 13.84¢/kWh | 12.57¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.17¢/kWh | 20.7¢/kWh | 18.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 02746 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.06 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.69 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.1 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.41 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.37 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.57 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.85 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.95 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.57 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.75 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.55 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.11 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02746, 58.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.6 minutes. Approximately 20.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02746 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 02746 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.3% |
| Construction | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.5% |
| Retail trade | 17.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.0% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.7% |
| Public administration | 1.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02746, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 02746 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Bristol County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 30 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 29 |
| Debt collection | 12 |
| Checking or savings account | 4 |
| Mortgage | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 33 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 15 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 12 |
| Improper use of your report | 9 |
| Managing an account | 3 |
| Other | 7 |