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Best Cities for Vet Costs in Massachusetts

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and veterinary practices competition.

The top markets here average $155,495 in household income. ZIP 02142 leads at 100, $168,788 median income, zero existing veterinary practices.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging
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# ZIP Code Score
#1 ZIP 02142
Pop. 4.3 Thousand
100
Excellent
#2 ZIP 01938
Pop. 14 Thousand
100
Excellent
#3 ZIP 02476
Pop. 18 Thousand
100
Excellent
#4 ZIP 01921
Pop. 8.2 Thousand
100
Excellent
#5 ZIP 01907
Pop. 15 Thousand
100
Excellent
#6 ZIP 02478
Pop. 27 Thousand
100
Excellent
#7 ZIP 01890
Pop. 23 Thousand
100
Excellent
#8 ZIP 01887
Pop. 23 Thousand
100
Excellent
#9 ZIP 01880
Pop. 27 Thousand
100
Excellent
#10 ZIP 01879
Pop. 12 Thousand
100
Excellent
#11 ZIP 01876
Pop. 31 Thousand
100
Excellent
#12 ZIP 02648
Pop. 7.6 Thousand
100
Excellent
#13 ZIP 01867
Pop. 25 Thousand
100
Excellent
#14 ZIP 01864
Pop. 16 Thousand
100
Excellent
#15 ZIP 01863
Pop. 9.6 Thousand
100
Excellent
#16 ZIP 01862
Pop. 12 Thousand
100
Excellent
#17 ZIP 02481
Pop. 17 Thousand
100
Excellent
#18 ZIP 01834
Pop. 6.7 Thousand
100
Excellent
#19 ZIP 01833
Pop. 8.4 Thousand
100
Excellent
#20 ZIP 01821
Pop. 30 Thousand
100
Excellent
Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Massachusetts, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $155,495 in household income. The common thread: veterinary demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.