NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01852

MA · Population: 36,546

B
69/100
95
A+
Safety
64
B
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
58
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 01852

Zip code 01852 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 36,546 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 69/100), 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 $76,272, with home values near $366,200 and rents around $1,432/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 32.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average.

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
$76,272
Home Value
$366,200
Rent
$1,432/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
32.1%
Unemployment
5.6%
Owner-Occupied
45.8%
Rent Burden
22.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy58C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall69BWeighted 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).