PlainZIP

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
$108,125
Median income
$371,400
Median home value
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $47,173. Poverty here runs at 8.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $371,400 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $1,283 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hampshire County, so you can benchmark 01007 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 01007?

43.8

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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

$47,173

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01007 ranks nationally

Belchertown, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$108,125 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,309

Total Housing Units

6,140

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$371,400

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01007 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01007 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01007 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Hampshire County

01002 standard
Amherst, MA
Pop: 29,049
01027 standard
Easthampton, MA
Pop: 17,660
01075 standard
South Hadley, MA
Pop: 17,527
01060 standard
Northampton, MA
Pop: 15,284
01062 standard
Florence, MA
Pop: 11,150
01003 standard
Amherst, MA
Pop: 10,372

Related Areas

Hampshire County Belchertown, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.