NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01262

MA · Population: 1,785

B+
74/100
95
A+
Safety
82
A
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
39
D
Jobs
Zip 01262, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 01262

Zip code 01262 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 1,785 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $75,804 and home values around $549,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 8.6% 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
$75,804
Home Value
$549,200
Rent
$943/mo
Median Age
60
College Educated
52.2%
Unemployment
8.6%
Owner-Occupied
70.2%
Rent Burden
14.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy39DLower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).