ZIP Code 01002
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Amherst · Hampshire County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 29,049
- Median income
- $70,818
- Median home value
- $481,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 75.4%
- Land area
- 142.6 sq mi
204/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▲ 73% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 27
New York
ZIP code 01002 in Amherst, Massachusetts has a population of 29,049. The median household income is $70,818, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $481,100, 73% above the US average. 75.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01002 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 142.6 square miles in Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 29,049 residents, producing a population density of 204 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01002 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01002 sits at $70,818 (39% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $45,416. The poverty rate stands at 22.6% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 01002 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hampshire County, so you can benchmark 01002 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$45,416
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01002 vs 01003 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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