| ZIP Code | 01036 |
|---|---|
| City | Hampden |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Hampden County |
| Area Code | 413 |
| Elevation | 484 ft |
| Latitude | 42.071188 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.417718 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.8 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 1.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 35% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 768 (19.7%) |
| Some College | 403 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 618 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 622 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,481 (37.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,703 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $345,200 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 2,025 |
| Vacant Units | 60 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,025 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 60 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 01036 is located in Hampden, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. With a population of 4,937, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.8 years. Economically, 01036 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,703 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01036 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $345,200 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 01036 is primarily White (92.85%). Residents are well-educated — 53.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.9%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01036 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 01036 in Hampden, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,937 residents, a median household income of $110,703, and a median home value of $345,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.