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Zip Code 02053

MA · Population: 13,164

A
88/100
100
A+
Safety
98
A+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 02053, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02053

Zip code 02053 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 13,164 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 $165,614 and home values around $546,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 58.3% 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 3%.

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
$165,614
Home Value
$546,700
Rent
$1,531/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
58.3%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
86.8%
Rent Burden
11.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety100A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability98A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower 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).