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Amherst, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01002

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

29,049
204/sq mi
$70,818
Median income
$481,100
Median home value
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Amherst pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
204
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01002 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, with 29,049 residents across 142.6 square miles, a density of 204 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,818 (39% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $45,416. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $481,100 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,664 per month, and 46.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01002, plus 6 more within Hampshire County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 01002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amherst, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01002.

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 01002, Amherst, 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

29,049

Population

142.6

Area (sq mi)

204

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01002?

27.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

15.7%

Foreign-Born

White 70.2%
African American 5.0%
Asian 9.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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?

$70,818

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$45,416

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01002 ranks nationally

Amherst, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,818 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 83.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,568

Total Housing Units

10,320

Occupied Units

1,248

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.9%
Renter 53.1%

$481,100

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,664

Median Rent

1975

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01002 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 184
2021 +7.4% 198
2022 +16.7% 231
2023 +12.6% 260
2024 +2.2% 266

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 513 business establishments in ZIP 01002, employing approximately 7,928 people with a combined annual payroll of $378,297,000.

513

Businesses

7,928

Employees

$378.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 79 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 74 14.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 71 13.8%
Retail trade 62 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 61 11.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 5.8%
Educational services 29 5.7%
Finance and insurance 27 5.3%
Construction 25 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 2.1%
Information 8 1.6%
Wholesale trade 7 1.4%
Manufacturing 6 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 01002 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 01002 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 01002 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 01002 ranks #9 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
01003 Amherst, MA 10,372 3.4 mi
01054 Leverett, MA 1,851 6.9 mi
01072 Shutesbury, MA 1,478 6.1 mi
01035 Hadley, MA 5,250 5.6 mi
01038 Hatfield, MA 2,545 7.4 mi
01033 Granby, MA 6,227 8.2 mi
01007 Belchertown, MA 14,649 7.4 mi
01375 Sunderland, MA 3,684 7.8 mi
01355 New Salem, MA 878 8.6 mi
01075 South Hadley, MA 17,527 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampshire County

01027 standard
Easthampton, MA
Pop: 17,660
01075 standard
South Hadley, MA
Pop: 17,527
01060 standard
Northampton, MA
Pop: 15,284
01007 standard
Belchertown, MA
Pop: 14,649
01062 standard
Florence, MA
Pop: 11,150
01003 standard
Amherst, MA
Pop: 10,372

Related Areas

Hampshire County Amherst, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01002 in? ▼
ZIP code 01002 (Amherst) is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Hampshire County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hampshire-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01002? ▼
ZIP code 01002 in Amherst, MA has a population of 29,049 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01002 is $70,818, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01002 is $481,100, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01002 is White at 70.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01002? ▼
ZIP code 01002 has 513 business establishments employing approximately 7,928 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01002? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01002 are: Accommodation and food services (79), Health care and social assistance (74), Professional, scientific, and technical services (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01002? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01002 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 01002? ▼
In ZIP code 01002, 83.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.4% 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 01002? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01002 is 19.8 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 01002? ▼
In ZIP code 01002, approximately 46.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01002 is 22.6% 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.