| ZIP Code | 01020 |
|---|---|
| City | Chicopee |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Hampden County |
| Area Code | 413 |
| Elevation | 205 ft |
| Latitude | 42.172611 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.56192 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 13.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 24% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 383 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,786 (38.2%) |
| Some College | 2,520 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 2,345 (11.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,281 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,062 (24.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,971 ≈ Avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $259,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,153/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,154 |
| Vacant Units | 576 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,154 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 576 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 01020 is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. With a population of 30,230, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 01020 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,971 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01020 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $259,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,153 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.7%) and renters (40.3%). Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 01020 is primarily White (70.82%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.9%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01020 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 01020 in Chicopee, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 30,230 residents, a median household income of $70,971, and a median home value of $259,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.