NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02124

MA · Population: 55,336

C+
58/100
94
A+
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
46
C
Quality of Life
39
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 02124

Zip code 02124 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 55,336 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $72,189, with home values near $570,900 and rents around $1,629/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 30.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 8.5% 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
$72,189
Home Value
$570,900
Rent
$1,629/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
30.3%
Unemployment
8.5%
Owner-Occupied
41.9%
Rent Burden
27.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life46CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy39DLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).