Zip Code 01254

MA · Population: 961

A
87/100
96
A+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
90
A+
Quality of Life
77
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 01254

Zip code 01254 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 961 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 87/100), 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 $91,667 and home values around $516,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 61.9% 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 1.8%.

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
$91,667
Home Value
$516,100
Rent
$944/mo
Median Age
61
College Educated
61.9%
Unemployment
1.8%
Owner-Occupied
96.4%
Rent Burden
12.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life90A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy77B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall87AWeighted 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).