Name: Zip Code 02740
Address: New Bedford, MA

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 02740 offers a peaceful environment with a variety of housing options including duplexes, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes. Its slower-paced atmosphere provides a quiet setting with minimal street noise, while busier streets offer a touch of vibrancy. Convenient access to local supermarkets, dining options, and coffee shops makes daily errands easy to manage. The area supports education with both public and private primary and secondary schools nearby. Transportation is enhanced by about 10 bus lines with frequently located stops, and major highways offer straightforward access throughout the neighborhood. This well-rounded community offers multiple amenities within easy reach.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code is moderately suitable for pedestrians; running common errands is convenient without the need to get in a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are close at hand. However, this area is not especially amenable to bicycling as there are a good number of elevation changes, and there are a limited number of bike lanes. Zip Code 02740 is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, there are about 10 bus lines crossing the postal code, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. On the other hand, cars are a good transportation option in Zip Code 02740. It is a short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Gold Streetar Mothers Memorial Hwy, from anywhere in Zip Code 02740.

Services

It is straightforward to reach the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from anywhere in this postal code. Likewise, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also a rather short distance to a reasonable selection of clothing stores. When it comes to education, both primary and secondary schools are straightforward to get to without a vehicle from any location in Zip Code 02740. Property owners can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Zip Code 02740 is appealing, as it has both vibrant and quiet areas. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this postal code, its main streets can still be quite dynamic, and finding one of the around 10 nightlife venues is easy as they are generally situated in reasonably convenient locations. At the same time, this area is very quiet, as the streets are usually very tranquil.

Car friendly6.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.8

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk