NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01610

MA · Population: 27,033

C
48/100
82
A
Safety
20
F
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
41
C
Jobs
Zip 01610, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 01610

Zip code 01610 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 27,033 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $252,900 and median rent of $1,253/month against a median income of $39,570. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.1% 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
$39,570
Home Value
$252,900
Rent
$1,253/mo
Median Age
27
College Educated
19.7%
Unemployment
8.1%
Owner-Occupied
17%
Rent Burden
38% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety82ALower crime = higher score
Affordability20FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy41CLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).