City

Holyoke, MA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hampden County  ·  Massachusetts

👥37,949Population
💰$51,892Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$255,300Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.5%Hispanic: 51.6%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.7%Race
White43.5%
Hispanic51.6%
Black2.5%
Asian0.7%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty23.1% ▲ 131% above avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma818 (3.6%)
HS Graduate7,265 (32.3%)
Some College3,523 (15.7%)
Associates2,556 (11.4%)
Bachelors2,171 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree6,139 (27.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College15.7%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41.6%Renter: 58.4%Tenure
Owner41.6%
Renter58.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
45%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,892 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$255,300 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,016/mo
Total Housing Units17,057
Vacant Units1,533

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
63%
About Holyoke, MA

Holyoke is a city in Massachusetts, located in Hampden County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 37,949 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Holyoke is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,892 is below the national average. Approximately 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Holyoke is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $255,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,016 per month.

The population of Holyoke is moderately educated. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (51.55%).

Holyoke, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Holyoke
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01040 37,949 $51,892 $255,300 $1,016 6.9% 37.0% 41.6%