NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02451

MA · Population: 18,379

B+
79/100
99
A+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
Zip 02451, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02451

Zip code 02451 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 18,379 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 $117,932, with home values near $677,700 and rents around $2,497/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 54.9% 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 2.8%.

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
$117,932
Home Value
$677,700
Rent
$2,497/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
54.9%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
59.5%
Rent Burden
25.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower 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).