NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01026

MA · Population: 1,073

A
88/100
97
A+
Safety
85
A
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
92
A+
Jobs
Zip 01026, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 01026

Zip code 01026 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 1,073 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 88/100), 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 $83,875 and home values around $273,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.6%.

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
$83,875
Home Value
$273,200
Rent
$1,054/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
56.3%
Unemployment
0.6%
Owner-Occupied
81.2%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability85ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy92A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall88AWeighted 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).