NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02601

MA · Population: 17,178

B+
70/100
91
A+
Safety
44
C
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
Zip 02601, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02601

Zip code 02601 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 17,178 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $63,432, with home values near $371,100 and rents around $1,594/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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
$63,432
Home Value
$371,100
Rent
$1,594/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
25.3%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
50.8%
Rent Burden
30.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).