NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02188

MA · Population: 15,313

B+
70/100
98
A+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
56
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 02188

Zip code 02188 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 15,313 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.

With a median household income of $100,650 and home values around $481,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 38.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.8%, 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
$100,650
Home Value
$481,300
Rent
$1,740/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
38.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
Owner-Occupied
63.1%
Rent Burden
20.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy56C+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).