City

Ware, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampshire County  ·  Massachusetts

👥10,418Population
💰$71,023Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$271,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic5.4%
Black2.6%
Asian0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma122 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,750 (39.1%)
Some College741 (10.5%)
Associates847 (12%)
Bachelors698 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree1,877 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College10.5%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,023 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$271,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,049/mo
Total Housing Units5,021
Vacant Units374

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Ware, MA

Ware is a city in Massachusetts, located in Hampshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,418 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Ware is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,023 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ware is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,049 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ware is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.25%).

Ware, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Ware
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01082 10,418 $71,023 $271,200 $1,049 7.2% 36.6% 74.8%