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ZIP 02746

Pop. 17,531·Bristol County·158th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$1,850/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.0%
vs US Median
-$115
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 02746 · $1,850
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,490/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,200/yr
At $1,850/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyBristol County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02746 (New Bedford, MA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,531
Median income
$41,917
Median age
31.2
Renters
82.7%
Age distribution
27.8%
27.9%
23.5%
12.1%
Under 1827.8%
18–3427.9%
35–5423.5%
55–648.7%
65+12.1%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
41.4%
43.9%
White41.4%
Black6.1%
Hispanic43.9%
Other8.2%
Education (25+)
33.6%
35.2%
21.7%
No HS diploma33.6%
HS diploma35.2%
Some college21.7%
Bachelor's+9.6%
Housing tenure
17.3%
82.7%
Owner17.3%
Renter82.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02746 in New Bedford, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,565 → $41,917
up 11.6%
Population
16,675 → 17,531
up 5.1%
Renter share
83.2% → 82.7%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
10.2% → 9.6%
-0.6 pts
Median age
30.3 → 31.2
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $37,565 in 2021 to $41,917 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 16,675 to 17,531 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.1% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02746 covers New Bedford, MA. The median rent here is $1,850/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($41,917/yr), ZIP 02746 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02746?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02746 (New Bedford, MA) is $1,850. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02746 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02746's median rent of $1,850/mo is $115 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02746 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02746 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #158 out of 168 ZIPs at $1,850/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02746?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,850/mo in ZIP 02746. The local median household income is $41,917/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02746?

Rent in ZIP 02746 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 02746 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02746 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,850/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($41,917/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02746 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 02746 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 82.7% of ZIP 02746 households are renters, while 17.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02746 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02746 compare to the rest of New Bedford?

ZIP 02746 is more affordable than New Bedford overall. At $1,850/mo, it's $66 below the New Bedford citywide median of $1,916/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02746 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02746 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,850/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 02746's median household income ($41,917/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02746 53%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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