NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 01949

MA · Population: 9,668

A
88/100
100
A+
Safety
98
A+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 01949

Zip code 01949 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 9,668 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 88/100), 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 $168,245 and home values around $687,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 40.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.6%, 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
$168,245
Home Value
$687,900
Rent
$1,493/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
40.3%
Unemployment
3.6%
Owner-Occupied
93.3%
Rent Burden
10.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety100A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability98A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall88AWeighted 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).