ZIP Code 01011

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Chester · Hampden County · Massachusetts

Population
1,370

17/sq mi

Median income
$89,299

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$291,400

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.9%

Median age 46

Land area
82.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 01011 in Chester, Massachusetts has a population of 1,370. The median household income is $89,299, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $291,400, 5% above the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01011 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.0 square miles in Chester, Hampden County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 1,370 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 01011 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01011 sits at $89,299 (23% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $40,510. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $291,400 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $1,122 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01011 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hampden County, so you can benchmark 01011 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 →

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 01011, Chester, 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

1,370

Population

82.0

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01011?

46.0

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$89,299

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$40,510

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

643

Total Housing Units

461

Occupied Units

182

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$291,400

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,122

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 01011, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,552,000.

10

Businesses

26

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 01011 vs 01050 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
01050 Huntington, MA 2,530 4.6 mi
01098 Worthington, MA 1,101 6.8 mi
01243 Middlefield, MA 334 5.0 mi
01008 Blandford, MA 1,263 7.8 mi
01223 Becket, MA 2,314 7.2 mi
01084 West Chesterfield, MA 176 7.6 mi
01029 East Otis, MA 789 8.3 mi
01012 Chesterfield, MA 661 8.5 mi
01071 Russell, MA 1,596 10.7 mi
01235 Hinsdale, MA 2,766 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01011 in?
ZIP code 01011 (Chester) is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Hampden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hampden-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01011?
ZIP code 01011 in Chester, MA has a population of 1,370 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01011?
The median household income in ZIP 01011 is $89,299, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01011?
The median home value in ZIP 01011 is $291,400, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01011?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01011 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01011?
ZIP code 01011 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01011?
In ZIP code 01011, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 01011?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01011 is 30.3 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 01011?
In ZIP code 01011, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01011?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01011 is 3.7% 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 Chester, 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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