City

West Springfield, MA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hampden County  ·  Massachusetts

👥28,635Population
💰$70,401Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$307,900Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓45.1%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.8%Hispanic: 13.1%Black: 4.5%Asian: 6.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White71.8%
Hispanic13.1%
Black4.5%
Asian6.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads45.1% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma374 (1.9%)
HS Graduate5,555 (28.9%)
Some College2,272 (11.8%)
Associates2,354 (12.2%)
Bachelors1,703 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree6,981 (36.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 36.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College11.8%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate36.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.5%Renter: 41.5%Tenure
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,401 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$307,900 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,121/mo
Total Housing Units13,095
Vacant Units497

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About West Springfield, MA

West Springfield is a city in Massachusetts, located in Hampden County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,635 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, West Springfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,401 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in West Springfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $307,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,121 per month.

The population of West Springfield is well-educated. 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (71.83%).

West Springfield, 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 West Springfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01089 28,635 $70,401 $307,900 $1,121 5.6% 45.1% 58.5%

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