ZIP Code 01003

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Amherst · Hampshire County · Massachusetts

Population
10,372

5,630/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
47.2%

Median age 19.7

Land area
1.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 01003 in Amherst, Massachusetts has a population of 10,372. 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.8 square miles in Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 10,372 residents, producing a population density of 5,630 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 01003 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01003 sits at , while per-capita income is $5,774. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 18.2%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $2,643 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hampshire County, so you can benchmark 01003 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 01003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01003.

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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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,372

Population

1.8

Area (sq mi)

5,630

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01003?

19.7

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

15.7%

Foreign-Born

White 61.7%
African American 5.7%
Asian 21.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.2%

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

What does housing look like?

73

Total Housing Units

44

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Amherst, MA

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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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