Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 24.9% ▲ 149% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.2% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.6% ▲ 76% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,347 (4.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 26,573 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 11,986 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 10,822 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 7,488 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 17,390 (22.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,959 ▼ 32% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,904 ▼ 21% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,120/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 58,616 |
| Vacant Units | 4,314 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Springfield is a city in Massachusetts, located in Hampden County. The city spans 19 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 144,960 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.5 years.
Economically, Springfield is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,959 is below the national average. Approximately 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.
The real estate market in Springfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,904, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,119 per month.
The population of Springfield is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 47.5%.
Springfield, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts. Spread across 19 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01103 | 2,336 | $21,458 | $148,000 | $1,053 | 6.7% | 52.7% | 8.4% |
| 01104 | 21,745 | $47,530 | $210,800 | $1,004 | 10.4% | 26.3% | 46.1% |
| 01105 | 11,469 | $22,994 | $238,400 | $976 | 14.8% | 21.5% | 11.3% |
| 01107 | 12,270 | $31,969 | $215,500 | $963 | 13.4% | 27.9% | 31.2% |
| 01108 | 27,409 | $51,851 | $219,500 | $1,224 | 7.7% | 28.7% | 47.3% |
| 01109 | 31,418 | $46,821 | $203,100 | $1,112 | 8.5% | 30.5% | 45.9% |
| 01118 | 15,009 | $80,906 | $243,800 | $1,220 | 6.1% | 42.0% | 78.4% |
| 01119 | 14,059 | $59,172 | $222,900 | $1,181 | 5.1% | 31.5% | 76.8% |
| 01128 | 3,252 | $92,125 | $246,200 | — | 2.6% | 47.3% | 94.5% |
| 01129 | 5,993 | $92,500 | $239,200 | $1,325 | 4.0% | 43.8% | 79.6% |