City

Russell, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampden County  ·  Massachusetts

👥1,219Population
💰$107,292Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$287,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 6.1%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Black2.4%
Asian0.1%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
38%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate394 (45.3%)
Some College55 (6.3%)
Associates65 (7.5%)
Bachelors112 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree243 (28%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 6.3%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 28%Edu
HS Grad45.3%
Some College6.3%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,292 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$287,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units624
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Russell, MA

Russell is a city in Massachusetts, located in Hampden County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,219 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Russell is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,292 is above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Russell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Russell is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Russell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01071 1,219 $107,292 $287,000 $950 2.3% 40.9% 89.2%