NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01740

MA · Population: 5,653

A
83/100
100
A+
Safety
100
A+
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 01740

Zip code 01740 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 5,653 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 83/100), 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 $191,208 and home values around $679,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 6.2% 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
$191,208
Home Value
$679,600
Rent
$1,545/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
77.1%
Unemployment
6.2%
Owner-Occupied
94.6%
Rent Burden
9.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety100A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability100A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall83AWeighted 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).