NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01604

MA · Population: 40,724

B
68/100
93
A+
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
Zip 01604, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 01604

Zip code 01604 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 40,724 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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.

The median household income here is $68,823, with home values near $295,100 and rents around $1,413/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 31.7% 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
$68,823
Home Value
$295,100
Rent
$1,413/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
31.7%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
42.2%
Rent Burden
24.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).