NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02738

MA · Population: 5,305

B+
79/100
98
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
Zip 02738, MA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02738

Zip code 02738 is located in Massachusetts and is home to approximately 5,305 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), 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 $111,351 and home values around $556,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 47.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, 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
$111,351
Home Value
$556,500
Rent
$1,296/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
47.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
82.6%
Rent Burden
14% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety98A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+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).