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Zip Code 01238

MA · Population: 5,928

A
82/100
95
A+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
86
A
Quality of Life
74
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 01238

Zip code 01238 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 5,928 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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 $77,679 and home values around $313,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 44.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, which is near the national average.

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
$77,679
Home Value
$313,100
Rent
$1,185/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
44.7%
Unemployment
3.8%
Owner-Occupied
80%
Rent Burden
18.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life86AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy74B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).