Bellingham, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 2,567

Median Age: 43.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,561.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bellingham: 135.4 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 1.1%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Bellingham, Massachusetts as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bellingham is 678 to 1.>

Elevation: 293 feet

Zip Codes: 02019

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $101,997 (it was $64,167 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $39,143 (it was $24,633 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $328,269 (it was $157,200 in 2000) Bellingham:$328,269MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 4,445 - 91.6%
      Hispanic - 154 - 3.2%
      Asian alone - 125 - 2.6%
      Two or more races - 59 - 1.2%
      Black alone - 51 - 1.1%
      Other race alone - 15 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.06%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 2 - 0.04%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Bellingham, MA

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Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Bellingham, MA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Bellingham, MA and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Bellingham, MA testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

160 S MAIN ST 3.4 miles

160 S MAIN ST
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

115 WATER ST 2ND FL 4.6 miles

115 WATER ST 2ND FL
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY 5.7 miles

25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY
WOONSOCKET, RI 2895
Categories: WOONSOCKET RI

81B MAIN ST 6.4 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
Categories: MEDWAY MA

774 SOUTH ST 7.4 miles

774 SOUTH ST
WRENTHAM, MA 2093
Categories: WRENTHAM MA

116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY 7.5 miles

116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY
NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 2896
Categories: NORTH SMITHFIELD RI

895 MOUNT HOPE ST 10.4 miles

895 MOUNT HOPE ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106 10.5 miles

2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL 10.5 miles

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 10.7 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

55 N WASHINGTON ST 10.7 miles

55 N WASHINGTON ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

65 MUNROE DR 11.0 miles

65 MUNROE DR
N ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: N ATTLEBORO MA

32 LAURELWOOD DR 11.0 miles

32 LAURELWOOD DR
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501 11.3 miles

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

14 ROCKHILL ST 11.5 miles

14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
Categories: FOXBORO MA

160 BUNGAY RD 11.8 miles

160 BUNGAY RD
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

425 FRONT ST 11.9 miles

425 FRONT ST
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

10 Commercial St, 12.2 miles

10 Commercial St,
Foxboro, MA 2035
Categories: Foxboro MA

20 DEANVILLE RD 12.9 miles

20 DEANVILLE RD
Attleboro, MA 2703
Categories: Attleboro MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 13.9 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600 14.1 miles

34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
Categories: ATTLEBORO MA

211 PARK ST 14.3 miles

211 PARK ST
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
Categories: ATTLEBORO MA

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 14.9 miles

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
Categories: FRANKLIN MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 15.0 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 15.1 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

209 ARMISTICE BLVD 15.3 miles

209 ARMISTICE BLVD
PAWTUCKET, RI 2860
Categories: PAWTUCKET RI

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 15.5 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
Categories: Norwood MA

1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE STE 265 15.6 miles

1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE STE 265
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
Categories: NORTH PROVIDENCE RI

28 Newton St 15.6 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
Categories: Southboro MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 15.6 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

190 N MAIN ST 15.9 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

200 HIGH SERVICE AVE 15.9 miles

200 HIGH SERVICE AVE
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
Categories: NORTH PROVIDENCE RI

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 16.6 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

290 BRANCH AVE 16.8 miles

290 BRANCH AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

100 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 302 16.8 miles

100 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 302
PROVIDENCE, RI 2906
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 17.0 miles

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202
Northborough, MA 1532
Categories: Northborough MA

7 FRANCINE RD 17.1 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

1 Randall Sq, 17.6 miles

1 Randall Sq,
Providence, RI 2904
Categories: Providence RI

148 CHESTNUT ST 17.9 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

1526 ATWOOD AVE STE 100 18.0 miles

1526 ATWOOD AVE STE 100
JOHNSTON, RI 2919
Categories: JOHNSTON RI

286 NEHOIDEN ST 18.1 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

42 BOSTON POST RD W 18.4 miles

42 BOSTON POST RD W
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

348 Greenwood Street 18.7 miles

348 Greenwood Street
Worcester, MA 1607
Categories: Worcester MA

682 DEPOT ST 18.8 miles

682 DEPOT ST
NORTH EASTON, MA 2356
Categories: NORTH EASTON MA

922 HIGHLAND AVE 18.8 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

141 MASSASOIT RD 18.8 miles

141 MASSASOIT RD
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

157 UNION ST 18.9 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

157 UNION ST 18.9 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBORO MA

132A GEORGE M COHAN BLVD 19.0 miles

132A GEORGE M COHAN BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 2903
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 19.2 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 19.2 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

100 JOHN RD 19.2 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
Categories: CANTON MA

1970 PAWTUCKET AVE 19.3 miles

1970 PAWTUCKET AVE
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 2914
Categories: EAST PROVIDENCE RI

286 WASHINGTON ST 19.4 miles

286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

35 MILLBURY ST 19.4 miles

35 MILLBURY ST
AUBURN, MA 1501
Categories: AUBURN MA

21 PEACE ST 19.5 miles

21 PEACE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 2907
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

756 EDDY ST SUITE 101 19.6 miles

756 EDDY ST SUITE 101
PROVIDENCE, RI 2903
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD 19.6 miles

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD
TAUNTON, MA 2780
Categories: TAUNTON MA

352 BELMONT ST 19.7 miles

352 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

490 SHREWSBURY ST 19.9 miles

490 SHREWSBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

630 PLANTATION ST 20.5 miles

630 PLANTATION ST
WORCESTER, MA 1605
Categories: WORCESTER MA

3 PERRY PL 20.5 miles

3 PERRY PL
AUBURN, MA 1501
Categories: AUBURN MA

495 ATWOOD AVE 20.5 miles

495 ATWOOD AVE
CRANSTON, RI 2920
Categories: CRANSTON RI

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level 20.7 miles

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level
Worcester, MA 1608
Categories: Worcester MA

966 PARK ST UNIT B7 20.7 miles

966 PARK ST UNIT B7
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

415 MAIN ST 20.8 miles

415 MAIN ST
WORCESTER, MA 1608
Categories: WORCESTER MA

500 Lincoln Street 21.1 miles

500 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 1605
Categories: Worcester MA

75 Stockwell Dr 21.1 miles

75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
Categories: Avon MA

1996 CENTRE ST 21.1 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

5 WINTER ST 21.4 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
Categories: HUDSON MA

255 PARK AVE STE 400 21.5 miles

255 PARK AVE STE 400
WORCESTER, MA 1609
Categories: WORCESTER MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 21.8 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 22.0 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 22.1 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

1589 FALL RIVER AVE 22.5 miles

1589 FALL RIVER AVE
SEEKONK, MA 2771
Categories: SEEKONK MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 22.6 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

9 HOPE AVE 22.7 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

95 SOCKANOSSET CROSS RD ste 103 22.9 miles

95 SOCKANOSSET CROSS RD ste 103
CRANSTON, RI 2920
Categories: CRANSTON RI

1030 MAIN ST 23.0 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 23.2 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

51 JEFFERSON BLVD STE 5 23.2 miles

51 JEFFERSON BLVD STE 5
WARWICK, RI 2888
Categories: WARWICK RI

110 JEFFERSON BLVD STE E2 23.3 miles

110 JEFFERSON BLVD STE E2
WARWICK, RI 2888
Categories: WARWICK RI

199 REEDSDALE RD 23.4 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

1400 PONTIAC AVE 23.6 miles

1400 PONTIAC AVE
CRANSTON, RI 2920
Categories: CRANSTON RI

1131 WARWICK AVE 23.9 miles

1131 WARWICK AVE
WARWICK, RI 2888
Categories: WARWICK RI

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 23.9 miles

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
Categories: Braintree MA

7 DEANE ST 24.0 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

100 BAY STATE DR 24.2 miles

100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

1312 OAKLAWN AVE 24.4 miles

1312 OAKLAWN AVE
CRANSTON, RI 2920
Categories: CRANSTON RI

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 24.4 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 24.5 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

759 GRANITE ST 24.5 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

250 POND ST 24.6 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 24.6 miles

10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 24.8 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

2 Adams Place Suite 305 24.8 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

485 GRANITE ST 24.8 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

210 Quincy Ave, 24.9 miles

210 Quincy Ave,
Brockton, MA 2302
Categories: Brockton MA

376 Arsenal Street 24.9 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

400 BALD HILL RD 25.0 miles

400 BALD HILL RD
WARWICK, RI 2886
Categories: WARWICK RI

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Bellingham, Massachusetts

Bellingham is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 16,332 at the 2010 census. The town sits on the southwestern fringe of Metropolitan Boston, along the rapidly growing "outer belt" that is Route 495. It is formally a part of the Boston–Cambridge–Quincy metropolitan statistical area, as well as the Providence metropolitan area.

The area of the town south of the Charles River constituted the southwestern corner of the Dedham Grant, which sprouted much of what has become Norfolk County. The land was swampy, and the town of Dedham did not believe it worthy of settlement. The area north of the river would be purchased by Edward Rawson, and due to the settlement of borders with the surrounding communities, these two areas would eventually merge. By 1713, there were enough citizens to warrant village meetings in the area. By 1718, the village petitioned for separation, and the town officially incorporated on November 27, 1719. The village was originally named "Westham" (short for "West Dedham"), but at the time of incorporation, its name was changed to Bellingham without record of the benefactor. The town is named for Richard Bellingham, an early governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

The town was founded with a Pilgrim (Congregationalist) meeting house, like all the towns in the colony at the time. However, this church would dissolve before the middle of the century, replaced with a Baptist church. John Leland, a Baptist minister, who was a major supporter of James Madison and the First Amendment to the Constitution, was baptized in Bellingham's Baptist church in 1775. The town grew slowly, given the terrain and the limited resources. During the Industrial Revolution, several man-made ponds were constructed to support industry in land that had been swamp. Today the northern part of the town is part of the economic boom along I-495, with the southern being mostly suburban. Deborah Sampson enlisted as "Robert Shurtlieff" at Bellingham, near the end of the Revolutionary War, and disguised herself as a man, to become America's first woman soldier.

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Population (female): 2,567

Median Age: 43.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,561.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bellingham: 135.4 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 1.1%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Bellingham, Massachusetts as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bellingham is 678 to 1.>

Elevation: 293 feet

Zip Codes: 02019

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $101,997 (it was $64,167 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $39,143 (it was $24,633 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $328,269 (it was $157,200 in 2000) Bellingham:$328,269MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 4,445 - 91.6%
      Hispanic - 154 - 3.2%
      Asian alone - 125 - 2.6%
      Two or more races - 59 - 1.2%
      Black alone - 51 - 1.1%
      Other race alone - 15 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.06%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 2 - 0.04%

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