NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02302

MA · Population: 35,488

B
68/100
96
A+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
50
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 02302

Zip code 02302 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 35,488 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $80,702 and home values around $350,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% 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
$80,702
Home Value
$350,900
Rent
$1,391/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
19.1%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
69.3%
Rent Burden
20.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy50C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).