Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7,298 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 89,684 (31.1%) |
| Some College | 36,255 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 36,219 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 30,465 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 88,861 (30.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,620 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $273,124 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,153/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 197,163 |
| Vacant Units | 12,982 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Hampden County is located in Massachusetts and encompasses 53 ZIP codes spanning 27 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 462,760 residents. With a median age of 39.86, it is a middle-aged county.
Hampden County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,620 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Hampden County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $273,124 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,153. Homeownership rates are high at 62.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Hampden County are majority White (60.19%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Hampden County, MA is a solidly middle-class area in Massachusetts. The 53 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | Agawam | 16,136 | $71,924 | $270,300 | $1,305 | 5.2% | 48.2% |
| 01008 | Blandford | 1,324 | $90,625 | $279,500 | $954 | 0.6% | 43.2% |
| 01009 | Bondsville | 790 | $70,763 | $275,800 | $1,305 | 8.2% | 47.7% |
| 01010 | Brimfield | 3,694 | $101,477 | $379,700 | $786 | 2.7% | 51.6% |
| 01011 | Chester | 1,205 | $87,012 | $280,900 | $1,134 | 2.2% | 33.7% |
| 01013 | Chicopee | 22,950 | $64,039 | $249,300 | $1,005 | 6.8% | 34.2% |
| 01020 | Chicopee | 30,230 | $70,971 | $259,100 | $1,153 | 6.1% | 36.0% |
| 01022 | Chicopee | 2,045 | $56,307 | $169,700 | $1,878 | 9.1% | 36.9% |
| 01028 | East Longmeadow | 16,283 | $100,997 | $344,100 | $1,229 | 3.6% | 58.1% |
| 01030 | Feeding Hills | 12,374 | $92,485 | $315,900 | $1,124 | 3.7% | 44.3% |
| 01034 | Granville | 2,100 | $103,603 | $331,300 | $1,804 | 5.2% | 47.7% |
| 01036 | Hampden | 4,937 | $110,703 | $345,200 | — | 6.6% | 53.9% |
| 01521 | Holland | 2,576 | $86,806 | $288,700 | $1,750 | 5.8% | 45.8% |
| 01040 | Holyoke | 37,949 | $51,892 | $255,300 | $1,016 | 6.9% | 37.0% |
| 01151 | Indian Orchard | 9,627 | $57,113 | $219,800 | $1,239 | 5.3% | 28.0% |
| 01106 | Longmeadow | 15,961 | $143,961 | $423,800 | $2,056 | 6.6% | 73.2% |
| 01056 | Ludlow | 20,846 | $78,981 | $303,900 | $1,250 | 4.2% | 41.5% |
| 01057 | Monson | 8,200 | $90,436 | $312,100 | $880 | 9.2% | 40.1% |
| 01069 | Palmer | 9,077 | $79,725 | $251,300 | $929 | 4.1% | 36.5% |
| 01071 | Russell | 1,219 | $107,292 | $287,000 | $950 | 2.3% | 40.9% |
| 01077 | Southwick | 9,222 | $108,833 | $375,700 | $1,343 | 3.5% | 44.5% |
| 01103 | Springfield | 2,336 | $21,458 | $148,000 | $1,053 | 6.7% | 52.7% |
| 01104 | Springfield | 21,745 | $47,530 | $210,800 | $1,004 | 10.4% | 26.3% |
| 01105 | Springfield | 11,469 | $22,994 | $238,400 | $976 | 14.8% | 21.5% |
| 01107 | Springfield | 12,270 | $31,969 | $215,500 | $963 | 13.4% | 27.9% |
| 01108 | Springfield | 27,409 | $51,851 | $219,500 | $1,224 | 7.7% | 28.7% |
| 01109 | Springfield | 31,418 | $46,821 | $203,100 | $1,112 | 8.5% | 30.5% |
| 01118 | Springfield | 15,009 | $80,906 | $243,800 | $1,220 | 6.1% | 42.0% |
| 01119 | Springfield | 14,059 | $59,172 | $222,900 | $1,181 | 5.1% | 31.5% |
| 01128 | Springfield | 3,252 | $92,125 | $246,200 | — | 2.6% | 47.3% |
| 01129 | Springfield | 5,993 | $92,500 | $239,200 | $1,325 | 4.0% | 43.8% |
| 01080 | Three Rivers | 2,308 | $87,188 | $254,800 | $1,115 | 2.5% | 27.5% |
| 01081 | Wales | 1,704 | $87,337 | $275,400 | $1,263 | 3.8% | 39.7% |
| 01089 | West Springfield | 28,635 | $70,401 | $307,900 | $1,121 | 5.6% | 45.1% |
| 01085 | Westfield | 41,466 | $83,821 | $296,300 | $1,064 | 3.9% | 47.3% |
| 01095 | Wilbraham | 14,615 | $124,682 | $383,200 | $972 | 1.4% | 62.4% |