ZIP code 02742
Where is ZIP code 02742?
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Bristol County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 02742 belongs to New Bedford, Massachusetts in Bristol County. 02742 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the New Bedford post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 508. The closest ZIP codes are 02741 (New Bedford, 0 mi north), 02740 (New Bedford, 0.2 mi southwest) and 02746 (New Bedford, 1.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 02742 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Bedford |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 508 |
| Coordinates | 41.6362, -70.9342 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 027 |
The Census Bureau doesn’t publish population figures for po box only ZIP codes because nobody lives at a PO Box or a single organization’s address. For figures about the area, see the nearby standard ZIP codes below.
ZIP codes near 02742
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02741 | New Bedford, MA | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 02740 | New Bedford, MA | 0.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 02746 | New Bedford, MA | 1.6 mi N | Standard |
| 02744 | New Bedford, MA | 1.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 02719 | Fairhaven, MA | 2.3 mi E | Standard |
| 02747 | North Dartmouth, MA | 3.2 mi W | Standard |
| 02745 | New Bedford, MA | 3.8 mi N | Standard |
| 02743 | Acushnet, MA | 4.6 mi N | Standard |
| 02748 | South Dartmouth, MA | 5.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 02714 | Dartmouth, MA | 5.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 02739 | Mattapoisett, MA | 6.3 mi E | Standard |
| 02790 | Westport, MA | 7.8 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02742 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02742
PO BOX 123
NEW BEDFORD MA 02742
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02742-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02742?
- 02742 is a New Bedford, Massachusetts ZIP code.
- What county is 02742 in?
- ZIP code 02742 is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02742 in?
- 02742 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02742?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02742 use area code 508.
- Can I use 02742 for a street address?
- No. 02742 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in New Bedford use 02740, 02744, 02745.
- What ZIP codes are near 02742?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02742 are 02741 (New Bedford, 0 miles), 02740 (New Bedford, 0.2 miles), 02746 (New Bedford, 1.6 miles) and 02744 (New Bedford, 1.9 miles).