ZIP Code 02742: New Bedford, MA
New Bedford in Bristol County, Massachusetts uses ZIP code 02742. Its reference point is at latitude 41.6196 and longitude -70.9563 (41°37'10.6"N 70°57'22.7"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 02742
New Bedford has 6 ZIP codes in our directory, and Bristol County has 45.
Massachusetts has 761 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 02740 in New Bedford, about 1.4 mi to the northeast.
| ZIP code | 02742 |
|---|---|
| Place | New Bedford |
| County | Bristol County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 41.6196 |
| Longitude | -70.9563 |
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Map of ZIP Code 02742
Map centred on 41.6196, -70.9563. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of New Bedford, Massachusetts
Video: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Driving through Downtown New Bedford to Acushnet, MA - Driving Tour - New England — by Northeast US Walks and Drives · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 02742
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 02742, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 02742, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- North Dartmouth – 2.3 mi northwest
- Fairhaven – 3.7 mi northeast
- South Dartmouth – 3.9 mi south
- Acushnet – 6.1 mi northeast
- Westport – 6.9 mi west
- Mattapoisett – 7.8 mi east
- Westport Point – 9.6 mi southwest
- East Freetown – 10.0 mi north
- Rochester – 11 mi northeast
- Raynham Center – 11 mi northwest
- Dartmouth – 11 mi northwest
- Chartley – 11 mi northwest
Schools Near New Bedford
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 02742 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for New Bedford, Bristol County.
Looking at nearby areas such as North Dartmouth, Fairhaven and South Dartmouth widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around New Bedford are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 02742.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving New Bedford can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby North Dartmouth, Fairhaven and South Dartmouth.
Shopping and Dining in New Bedford
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around New Bedford are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near New Bedford, Massachusetts can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Bristol County along with the name New Bedford.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 02742, North Dartmouth lies about 2.3 mi to the northwest, Fairhaven lies about 3.7 mi to the northeast, South Dartmouth lies about 3.9 mi to the south, Acushnet lies about 6.1 mi to the northeast and Westport lies about 6.9 mi to the west in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near New Bedford show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 02742
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“New Bedford Historic Downtown William Street”): PenitentWhaler, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Upgraded High Street grade crossing in Freetown, March 2016”): MassDOT, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“NewBedfordMA RuralCemetery Gate”): Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“NewBedfordMA GriffinStreetCemetery”): Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“NewBedfordMA BradfordSmithBuilding”): Janet Meunier, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Driving through Downtown New Bedford to Acushnet, MA - Driving Tour - New England” by Northeast US Walks and Drives, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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