| ZIP Code | 01081 |
|---|---|
| City | Wales |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Hampden County |
| Area Code | 508 |
| Elevation | 966 ft |
| Latitude | 42.061313 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.234411 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 414 (35.8%) |
| Some College | 124 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 147 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 129 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 330 (28.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,337 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,263/mo ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 831 |
| Vacant Units | 153 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 831 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 153 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 01081 is located in Wales, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. With a population of 1,704, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 01081 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,337 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01081 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $275,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,263 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 01081 is primarily White (92.55%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01081 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 01081 in Wales, MA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,704 residents, a median household income of $87,337, and a median home value of $275,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.