Zip Code 01778

MA · Population: 14,070

A
83/100
96
A+
Safety
99
A+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 01778

Zip code 01778 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 14,070 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 $207,721 and home values around $865,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 78.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$207,721
Home Value
$865,600
Rent
$1,469/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
78.3%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
91.6%
Rent Burden
8.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability99A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower 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).