City

Wales, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampden County  ·  Massachusetts

👥1,704Population
💰$87,337Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$275,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.6%
Asian0.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.1%)
HS Graduate414 (35.8%)
Some College124 (10.7%)
Associates147 (12.7%)
Bachelors129 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree330 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College10.7%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.9%Renter: 9.1%Tenure
Owner90.9%
Renter9.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,337 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$275,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,263/mo
Total Housing Units831
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Wales, MA

Wales is a city in Massachusetts, located in Hampden County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,704 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Wales is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,337 is near the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wales is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,263 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wales is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wales
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01081 1,704 $87,337 $275,400 $1,263 3.8% 39.7% 90.9%