Belchertown, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01007
Hampshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,649
- 108/sq mi High-density area
- $108,125
- Median income Above-median income area
- $371,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belchertown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 108
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01007 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 01007 (Belchertown, MA) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.3 in 2023 to 256.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01007 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, home to 14,649 residents across 136.3 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01007 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,125 (7% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,173. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $371,400 (38% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,283; owner occupancy is 86.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampshire County, so 01007 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 01007
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belchertown, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01007.
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 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 01007, Belchertown, 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
14,649
Population
136.3
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01007?
43.8
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
4.8%
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?
$108,125
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$47,173
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01007 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Belchertown, 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)
$108,125 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
6,309housing units
6,309
Total Housing Units
6,140
Occupied Units
169
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$371,400
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,283
Median Rent
1984
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01007 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 182 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 199 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 229 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 241 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 256 |
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 230 business establishments in ZIP 01007, employing approximately 1,747 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,419,000.
230
Businesses
1,747
Employees
$71.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 46 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.3% |
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 01007 vs 01033 →
ZIP 01007 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
- 01056
Ludlow (01056)
21,103 residents
- 01007
Belchertown (01007)
14,649 residents
- 01082 10,322
Ware (01082)
10,322 residents
- 01151 8,698
Indian Orchard (01151)
8,698 residents
- 01069 8,469
Palmer (01069)
8,469 residents
- 01033 6,227
Granby (01033)
6,227 residents
- 01022 2,451
Chicopee (01022)
2,451 residents
- 01080 2,334
Three Rivers (01080)
2,334 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01007 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01007 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
- 01007
Belchertown (01007)
$108,125 median income
- 01080
Three Rivers (01080)
$89,063 median income
- 01056
Ludlow (01056)
$84,838 median income
- 01069
Palmer (01069)
$80,190 median income
- 01009
Bondsville (01009)
$72,841 median income
- 01002
Amherst (01002)
$70,818 median income
- 01079
Thorndike (01079)
$70,588 median income
- 01082
Ware (01082)
$69,018 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01007 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01033 | Granby, MA | 6,227 | 5.4 mi |
| 01009 | Bondsville, MA | 741 | 5.7 mi |
| 01080 | Three Rivers, MA | 2,334 | 6.9 mi |
| 01082 | Ware, MA | 10,322 | 6.4 mi |
| 01056 | Ludlow, MA | 21,103 | 6.7 mi |
| 01079 | Thorndike, MA | 692 | 6.8 mi |
| 01002 | Amherst, MA | 29,049 | 7.4 mi |
| 01069 | Palmer, MA | 8,469 | 7.9 mi |
| 01022 | Chicopee, MA | 2,451 | 9.2 mi |
| 01151 | Indian Orchard, MA | 8,698 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01007, 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 (14,649 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 01007 in?
ZIP code 01007 (Belchertown) 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 01007?
ZIP code 01007 in Belchertown, MA has a population of 14,649 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01007?
The median household income in ZIP 01007 is $108,125, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01007?
The median home value in ZIP 01007 is $371,400, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01007?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01007 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01007?
ZIP code 01007 has 230 business establishments employing approximately 1,747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01007?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01007 are: Construction (46), Health care and social assistance (27), Retail trade (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01007?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01007 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 01007?
In ZIP code 01007, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.3% 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 01007?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01007 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01007?
In ZIP code 01007, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01007?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01007 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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