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Zip Code 02649

MA · Population: 15,144

B+
78/100
98
A+
Safety
68
B
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 02649

Zip code 02649 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 15,144 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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 $90,465, with home values near $468,600 and rents around $1,676/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 41.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average.

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
$90,465
Home Value
$468,600
Rent
$1,676/mo
Median Age
53
College Educated
41.8%
Unemployment
4.5%
Owner-Occupied
82.2%
Rent Burden
22.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).