Question 1

Is 02740 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 02740 in New Bedford has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the New Bedford city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 02740 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 02740?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 02740 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 02740. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 02740 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in New Bedford. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 02740?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 02740 is approximately $424K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 02740 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 02740 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 02740 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 02740 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for New Bedford. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 02740 scores similarly to the middle tier of New Bedford neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

New Bedford — ZIP 02740

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Betsey B Winslow	KG–05	—	—	—
Elizabeth Carter Brooks	KG–05	—	—	—
Ellen R Hathaway	KG–05	—	—	—
Alfred J Gomes	PK–05	—	—	—
James B Congdon	KG–05	—	—	—
John Avery Parker	PK–05	—	—	—
Keith Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
New Bedford High	09–12	—	—	—
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy	PK–05	—	—	—
Thomas R Rodman	KG–05	—	—	—
Trinity Day Academy	06–12	—	—	—
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School	07–12	—	—	—