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Agawam, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01001

Hampden County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,769
563/sq mi
$75,342
Median income
$295,700
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Agawam pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
563
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01001 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts, home to 16,769 residents across 29.8 square miles, a density of 563 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01001 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,342 (35% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $45,822. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $295,700 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $1,318 per month, and 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 01001 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hampden County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 01001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Agawam, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01001, Agawam, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,769

Population

29.8

Area (sq mi)

563

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01001?

46.2

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,342

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$45,822

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01001 ranks nationally

Agawam, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,342 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,140

Total Housing Units

6,920

Occupied Units

220

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$295,700

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,318

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01001 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 182
2021 +11.7% 203
2022 +7.7% 219
2023 +11.4% 244
2024 +9.8% 268

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 460 business establishments in ZIP 01001, employing approximately 7,487 people with a combined annual payroll of $447,951,000.

460

Businesses

7,487

Employees

$448.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 72 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 51 11.1%
Construction 49 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 39 8.5%
Manufacturing 37 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 37 8.0%
Wholesale trade 34 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.7%
Finance and insurance 17 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.2%
Information 5 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 01001 vs 01030 →

ZIP 01001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01001 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01001 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
01030 Feeding Hills, MA 11,669 2.8 mi
01106 Longmeadow, MA 16,021 3.0 mi
01103 Springfield, MA 2,479 3.3 mi
01107 Springfield, MA 11,611 4.2 mi
01199 Springfield, MA 0 4.2 mi
01105 Springfield, MA 12,350 3.5 mi
01108 Springfield, MA 26,688 3.6 mi
01089 West Springfield, MA 28,391 4.5 mi
06078 Suffield, CT 12,413 5.2 mi
01013 Chicopee, MA 23,188 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampden County

01085 standard
Westfield, MA
Pop: 41,117
01040 standard
Holyoke, MA
Pop: 39,880
01109 standard
Springfield, MA
Pop: 30,250
01020 standard
Chicopee, MA
Pop: 29,668
01089 standard
West Springfield, MA
Pop: 28,391
01108 standard
Springfield, MA
Pop: 26,688

Related Areas

Hampden County Agawam, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01001 in? ▼
ZIP code 01001 (Agawam) is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Hampden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hampden-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01001? ▼
ZIP code 01001 in Agawam, MA has a population of 16,769 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01001 is $75,342, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01001 is $295,700, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01001 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01001? ▼
ZIP code 01001 has 460 business establishments employing approximately 7,487 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01001 are: Retail trade (72), Health care and social assistance (51), Construction (49). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01001 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01001? ▼
In ZIP code 01001, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01001 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01001? ▼
In ZIP code 01001, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01001 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.