NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01905

MA · Population: 26,986

B+
70/100
95
A+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
47
C
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
Zip 01905, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 01905

Zip code 01905 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 26,986 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $74,792, with home values near $429,100 and rents around $1,584/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7%.

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
$74,792
Home Value
$429,100
Rent
$1,584/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
19.2%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
48.2%
Rent Burden
25.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life47CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+Weighted 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).