NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02648

MA · Population: 7,774

A
88/100
99
A+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
88
A
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 02648

Zip code 02648 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 7,774 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 88/100), 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 $130,177 and home values around $550,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 39.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$130,177
Home Value
$550,700
Rent
$1,897/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
39.4%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
94%
Rent Burden
17.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life88AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall88AWeighted 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).