NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01521

MA · Population: 2,585

B+
74/100
96
A+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 01521

Zip code 01521 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 2,585 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 $81,250 and home values around $278,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 30.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.3% 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
$81,250
Home Value
$278,000
Rent
$1,212/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
30.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
Owner-Occupied
90.1%
Rent Burden
17.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower 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).