NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02131

MA · Population: 31,637

B+
74/100
98
A+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 02131

Zip code 02131 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 31,637 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $101,566 and home values around $601,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$101,566
Home Value
$601,100
Rent
$1,821/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
50.2%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
54.7%
Rent Burden
21.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).