NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01830

MA · Population: 26,885

B
64/100
94
A+
Safety
60
B
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 01830

Zip code 01830 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 26,885 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 64/100), 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 $72,195, with home values near $400,300 and rents around $1,422/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8% 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
$72,195
Home Value
$400,300
Rent
$1,422/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
28.9%
Unemployment
8%
Owner-Occupied
55.6%
Rent Burden
23.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall64BWeighted 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).