NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02301

MA · Population: 69,225

C+
58/100
93
A+
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
47
C
Quality of Life
37
D
Jobs
Zip 02301, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02301

Zip code 02301 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 69,225 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $70,837, with home values near $376,800 and rents around $1,465/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 21.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$70,837
Home Value
$376,800
Rent
$1,465/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
21.5%
Unemployment
9%
Owner-Occupied
49.7%
Rent Burden
24.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life47CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy37DLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).