Highest-education ZIP codes in Massachusetts
Top 25 highest-education ZIP codes in Massachusetts. #1 is 02163 (Boston) with about 96.0% bachelor's or higher. Compare education on US5.
These ZIP codes have the highest share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Massachusetts.
Highest education shares: 02163 (Boston) at about 96.0%; 02210 (Boston) at about 93.1%; 02199 (Boston) at about 91.8%.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Bachelor's+ | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02163 | Boston | Suffolk County | 96.0% | 1,852 | $74,028 | — |
| 2 | 02210 | Boston | Suffolk County | 93.1% | 6,554 | $178,833 | $1,212,000 |
| 3 | 02199 | Boston | Suffolk County | 91.8% | 1,253 | $118,367 | — |
| 4 | 02142 | Cambridge | Middlesex County | 91.3% | 4,349 | $168,788 | $1,726,900 |
| 5 | 02481 | Wellesley | Norfolk County | 90.1% | 17,262 | $250,001 | $1,642,700 |
| 6 | 02468 | Newton | Middlesex County | 89.9% | 5,901 | $250,001 | $1,809,300 |
| 7 | 02461 | Newton | Middlesex County | 88.0% | 6,717 | $207,292 | $1,154,500 |
| 8 | 01773 | Waltham | Middlesex County | 87.8% | 5,257 | $197,292 | $1,169,800 |
| 9 | 02109 | Boston | Suffolk County | 87.7% | 3,714 | $177,500 | $1,007,200 |
| 10 | 02030 | Dover | Norfolk County | 87.3% | 5,893 | $250,001 | $1,285,800 |
| 11 | 02445 | Brookline | Norfolk County | 85.7% | 22,568 | $145,878 | $1,218,000 |
| 12 | 02138 | Cambridge | Middlesex County | 85.6% | 38,077 | $122,040 | $1,088,700 |
| 13 | 02110 | Boston | Suffolk County | 85.5% | 2,178 | $132,239 | $1,104,700 |
| 14 | 02420 | Lexington | Middlesex County | 85.3% | 16,287 | $233,068 | $1,148,100 |
| 15 | 02421 | Lexington | Middlesex County | 84.7% | 17,798 | $212,843 | $1,147,700 |
| 16 | 02215 | Boston | Suffolk County | 84.6% | 24,054 | $65,827 | $683,800 |
| 17 | 02446 | Brookline | Norfolk County | 84.5% | 31,109 | $127,519 | $1,172,800 |
| 18 | 02493 | — | Middlesex County | 84.4% | 11,443 | $250,001 | $1,586,100 |
| 19 | 01776 | — | Middlesex County | 84.4% | 19,067 | $234,634 | $939,400 |
| 20 | 02459 | Newton | Middlesex County | 84.4% | 18,604 | $214,941 | $1,336,200 |
| 21 | 02492 | Needham | Norfolk County | 84.1% | 21,481 | $222,063 | $1,177,300 |
| 22 | 01944 | — | Essex County | 84.0% | 5,368 | $197,875 | $932,000 |
| 23 | 02114 | Boston | Suffolk County | 83.6% | 13,853 | $135,057 | $927,900 |
| 24 | 02482 | Wellesley | Norfolk County | 83.5% | 10,758 | $240,069 | $1,255,200 |
| 25 | 01741 | — | Middlesex County | 83.1% | 5,209 | $250,001 | $1,055,600 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Massachusetts have the highest education levels?
02163 (Boston) leads this board with about 96.0% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Massachusetts?
We rank indexable ZIP codes by bachelor’s-or-higher share from high to low (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Massachusetts?
Visit the Massachusetts state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.