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 High-density area
- $70,818
- Median income Near-median income area
- $481,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01002 (Amherst, MA) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.4 in 2023 to 266.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,416. The poverty rate is 22.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $481,100 (20% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,664; owner occupancy is 46.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampshire County, so 01002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
71 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01002?
27.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
15.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$45,416
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01002 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Amherst, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,818 12th percentile higher than 12% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,568housing units
11,568
Total Housing Units
10,320
Occupied Units
1,248
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$481,100
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 01002
Amherst (01002)
29,049 residents
- 01075
South Hadley (01075)
17,527 residents
- 01007
Belchertown (01007)
14,649 residents
- 01003 10,372
Amherst (01003)
10,372 residents
- 01033 6,227
Granby (01033)
6,227 residents
- 01035 5,250
Hadley (01035)
5,250 residents
- 01375 3,684
Sunderland (01375)
3,684 residents
- 01038 2,545
Hatfield (01038)
2,545 residents
- 01054 1,851
Leverett (01054)
1,851 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01002 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01033
Granby (01033)
$119,297 median income
- 01035
Hadley (01035)
$119,259 median income
- 01072
Shutesbury (01072)
$111,667 median income
- 01007
Belchertown (01007)
$108,125 median income
- 01038
Hatfield (01038)
$106,635 median income
- 01054
Leverett (01054)
$104,688 median income
- 01075
South Hadley (01075)
$93,910 median income
- 01355
New Salem (01355)
$82,713 median income
- 01002
Amherst (01002)
$70,818 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01002, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,049 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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