NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01081

MA · Population: 1,716

A
83/100
98
A+
Safety
75
B+
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 01081

Zip code 01081 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 1,716 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 $88,636 and home values around $258,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

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
$88,636
Home Value
$258,100
Rent
$1,429/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
27.6%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
91.6%
Rent Burden
19.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability75B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower 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).