NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01938

MA · Population: 13,791

A
85/100
99
A+
Safety
93
A+
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
Zip 01938, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 01938

Zip code 01938 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 13,791 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 85/100), 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 $123,266 and home values around $649,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 55.6% 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 2.6%.

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
$123,266
Home Value
$649,100
Rent
$1,435/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
55.6%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
72.2%
Rent Burden
14% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability93A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall85AWeighted 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).