NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01850

MA · Population: 16,806

B
61/100
92
A+
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 01850

Zip code 01850 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 16,806 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), 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 $66,069, with home values near $345,000 and rents around $1,494/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7% 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
$66,069
Home Value
$345,000
Rent
$1,494/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
16.4%
Unemployment
7%
Owner-Occupied
51.8%
Rent Burden
27.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).