NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02142

MA · Population: 4,474

B+
79/100
99
A+
Safety
63
B
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 02142

Zip code 02142 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 4,474 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), 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 $150,294, with home values near $1,566,200 and rents around $3,501/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 90.7% 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 1.4%.

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
$150,294
Home Value
$1,566,200
Rent
$3,501/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
90.7%
Unemployment
1.4%
Owner-Occupied
11.4%
Rent Burden
28% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability63BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+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).