City

Amherst, MA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Hampshire County  ·  Massachusetts

👥37,184Population
💰$69,411Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂24.6Median Age
🏠$449,000Median Home Value▲ 61% above avg
🎓72.3%College Grads▲ 87% above avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.7%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 4.6%Asian: 13.2%Other: 6.5%Race
White66.7%
Hispanic8.8%
Black4.6%
Asian13.2%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
7%
18–24
56%
25–44
12%
45–64
13%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads72.3% ▲ 87% above avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 104% above avg
No HS Diploma158 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,019 (9.6%)
Some College548 (5.1%)
Associates933 (8.8%)
Bachelors658 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree7,345 (68.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 9.6%Some College: 5.1%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 68.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad9.6%
Some College5.1%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate68.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 32.4%Renter: 67.6%Tenure
Owner32.4%
Renter67.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,411 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$449,000 ▲ 61% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,932/mo
Total Housing Units11,174
Vacant Units1,425

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
47%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
22%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Amherst, MA

Amherst is a city in Massachusetts, located in Hampshire County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 37,184 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.55 years.

Economically, Amherst is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,411 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Amherst is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $449,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,931 per month. At 32.4% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Amherst is highly educated. 72.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (66.66%).

Amherst, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Amherst
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01002 24,726 $69,411 $449,000 $1,561 6.0% 75.1% 48.7%

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