NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02135

MA · Population: 44,480

B+
70/100
97
A+
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
73
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 02135

Zip code 02135 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 44,480 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $87,603, with home values near $674,500 and rents around $2,154/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.9%, 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
$87,603
Home Value
$674,500
Rent
$2,154/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
71%
Unemployment
3.9%
Owner-Occupied
22.1%
Rent Burden
29.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy73B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).