Zip Code 02659

MA · Population: 916

A
84/100
96
A+
Safety
48
C
Affordability
91
A+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
Zip 02659, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02659

Zip code 02659 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 916 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $72,969, with home values near $650,100 and rents around $1,207/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 58.5% 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 0%.

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
$72,969
Home Value
$650,100
Rent
$1,207/mo
Median Age
59
College Educated
58.5%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
88.6%
Rent Burden
19.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability48CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life91A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).