Amherst, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01003
Hampshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,372
- 5,630/sq mi High-density area
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amherst has 10,372 residents, placing it in the top 29% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 5,630 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 01003 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 01003 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, home to 10,372 residents across 1.8 square miles, a density of 5,630 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 01003, but per-capita income is $5,774. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.2%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampshire County, so 01003 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 01003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amherst, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01003.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Information 3
Information
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 01003, 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
10,372
Population
1.8
Area (sq mi)
5,630
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01003?
19.7
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
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?
$5,774
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Unemployment Rate
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
73housing units
73
Total Housing Units
44
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
1.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,643
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 01003, employing approximately 277 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,650,000.
22
Businesses
277
Employees
$16.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 36.4% |
| Information | 3 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 13.6% |
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 01003 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
- 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
- 01072 1,478
Shutesbury (01072)
1,478 residents
- 01088 670
West Hatfield (01088)
670 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01003 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | Amherst, MA | 29,049 | 3.4 mi |
| 01035 | Hadley, MA | 5,250 | 3.4 mi |
| 01038 | Hatfield, MA | 2,545 | 4.2 mi |
| 01375 | Sunderland, MA | 3,684 | 5.3 mi |
| 01054 | Leverett, MA | 1,851 | 6.0 mi |
| 01088 | West Hatfield, MA | 670 | 6.3 mi |
| 01066 | North Hatfield, MA | 64 | 6.7 mi |
| 01033 | Granby, MA | 6,227 | 9.1 mi |
| 01093 | Whately, MA | 325 | 7.2 mi |
| 01072 | Shutesbury, MA | 1,478 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01003, 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 (10,372 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01003 in?
ZIP code 01003 (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 01003?
ZIP code 01003 in Amherst, MA has a population of 10,372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01003 is White at 61.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01003?
ZIP code 01003 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01003 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Information (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01003?
In ZIP code 01003, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01003 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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