NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02120

MA · Population: 14,364

C+
51/100
84
A
Safety
32
D
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
30
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 02120

Zip code 02120 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 14,364 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), 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.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $923,300 and median rent of $1,407/month against a median income of $51,698. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 43.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 10.9% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$51,698
Home Value
$923,300
Rent
$1,407/mo
Median Age
23
College Educated
43.4%
Unemployment
10.9%
Owner-Occupied
10.2%
Rent Burden
32.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability32DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy30DLower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+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).