City

Agawam, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampden County  ·  Massachusetts

👥16,136Population
💰$71,924Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$270,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 3.2%Asian: 3.8%Other: 1.9%Race
White83.0%
Hispanic7.8%
Black3.2%
Asian3.8%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma177 (1.5%)
HS Graduate3,167 (27.5%)
Some College1,149 (10%)
Associates1,471 (12.8%)
Bachelors1,413 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree4,139 (35.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 10%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 35.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College10.0%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate35.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,924 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$270,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,305/mo
Total Housing Units7,033
Vacant Units220

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
53%
About Agawam, MA

Agawam is a city in Massachusetts, located in Hampden County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,136 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Agawam is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,924 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Agawam is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $270,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,305 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Agawam is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.04%).

Agawam, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Agawam
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01001 16,136 $71,924 $270,300 $1,305 5.2% 48.2% 72.9%