New Bedford
City in Massachusetts
New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located on the Acushnet River in what is known as the South Coast region. It is the largest city in the region and second largest city in the Providence-Warwick-New... Wikipedia
ZIP Code: 02740, 02744–02746
Population: 100,695 (2023)
Age: About 237 years
Mascot: the Whalers
Area code: 508/774
Elevation: 50 ft (15 m)
Incorporated (city): 1847
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