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Zip Code 01109

MA · Population: 31,301

C+
50/100
82
A
Safety
28
F
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
32
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 01109

Zip code 01109 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 31,301 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $180,100 and median rent of $1,075/month against a median income of $42,928. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.2% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$42,928
Home Value
$180,100
Rent
$1,075/mo
Median Age
29
College Educated
18.3%
Unemployment
10.2%
Owner-Occupied
42.9%
Rent Burden
30.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety82ALower crime = higher score
Affordability28FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy32DLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+Weighted 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).