City

Hampden, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampden County  ·  Massachusetts

👥4,937Population
💰$110,703Median HH Income▲ 45% above avg
🎂52.8Median Age
🏠$345,200Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓53.9%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 4.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian0.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty1.9% ▼ 81% below avg
College Grads53.9% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.3%)
HS Graduate768 (19.7%)
Some College403 (10.3%)
Associates618 (15.8%)
Bachelors622 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree1,481 (37.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 19.7%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 37.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad19.7%
Some College10.3%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate37.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.8%Renter: 3.2%Tenure
Owner96.8%
Renter3.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
58%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,703 ▲ 45% above avg
Median Home Value$345,200 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units2,025
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
58%
About Hampden, MA

Hampden is a city in Massachusetts, located in Hampden County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,937 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.8 years.

Economically, Hampden is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,703 is above the national average. Approximately 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hampden is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $345,200, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hampden is well-educated. 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.85%).

Hampden, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Hampden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01036 4,937 $110,703 $345,200 6.6% 53.9% 96.8%