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Zip Code 01527

MA · Population: 13,852

A
80/100
98
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
Zip 01527, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 01527

Zip code 01527 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 13,852 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $109,119 and home values around $375,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 32.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5%, 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
$109,119
Home Value
$375,800
Rent
$1,426/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
32.8%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
74.1%
Rent Burden
15.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).