| ZIP Code | 01082 |
|---|---|
| City | Ware |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Area Code | 413 |
| Elevation | 693 ft |
| Latitude | 42.299749 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.279164 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 46% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 122 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,750 (39.1%) |
| Some College | 741 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 847 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 698 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,877 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,023 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $271,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,049/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,021 |
| Vacant Units | 374 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,021 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 374 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 01082 is located in Ware, Massachusetts, within Hampshire County. With a population of 10,418, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 01082 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,023 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01082 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $271,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,049 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 01082 is primarily White (90.25%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01082 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 01082 in Ware, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,418 residents, a median household income of $71,023, and a median home value of $271,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.