NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02189

MA · Population: 15,567

B+
72/100
97
A+
Safety
69
B
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 02189

Zip code 02189 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 15,567 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $87,314, with home values near $429,600 and rents around $1,596/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

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

Unemployment stands at 5%, 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
$87,314
Home Value
$429,600
Rent
$1,596/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
38.8%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
65.8%
Rent Burden
21.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability69BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).