Zip Code 01008

MA · Population: 1,231

A
83/100
96
A+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 01008

Zip code 01008 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 1,231 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 83/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $93,405 and home values around $279,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.5%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$93,405
Home Value
$279,400
Rent
$932/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
33.1%
Unemployment
0.5%
Owner-Occupied
94.5%
Rent Burden
12% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall83AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).