NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02539

MA · Population: 5,159

B
69/100
96
A+
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
81
A
Quality of Life
44
C
Jobs
Zip 02539, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02539

Zip code 02539 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 5,159 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 69/100), 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 $79,127, with home values near $1,056,000 and rents around $1,893/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 36.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7.5% 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
$79,127
Home Value
$1,056,000
Rent
$1,893/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
36.7%
Unemployment
7.5%
Owner-Occupied
75%
Rent Burden
28.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life81AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy44CLower unemployment = higher
Overall69BWeighted 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).