NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02537

MA · Population: 6,408

A
89/100
99
A+
Safety
96
A+
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 02537

Zip code 02537 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 6,408 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 89/100), 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 $126,763 and home values around $528,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 52.9% 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 2.5%.

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
$126,763
Home Value
$528,700
Rent
$1,231/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
52.9%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
91.4%
Rent Burden
11.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability96A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall89AWeighted 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).