ZIP Code 01020
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Chicopee · Hampden County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 29,668
- Median income
- $66,009
- Median home value
- $280,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.4%
- Land area
- 32.4 sq mi
915/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.1
New York
ZIP code 01020 in Chicopee, Massachusetts has a population of 29,668. The median household income is $66,009, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $280,900, 1% above the US average. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01020 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.4 square miles in Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 29,668 residents, producing a population density of 915 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 01020 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01020 sits at $66,009 (43% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $37,047. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $280,900 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $1,212 per month, and 58.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01020 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hampden County, so you can benchmark 01020 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 01020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01020.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01020, Chicopee, 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
29,668
Population
32.4
Area (sq mi)
915
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01020?
45.1
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
9.0%
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?
$66,009
Median Household Income
-43% vs state
$37,047
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
14,319
Total Housing Units
13,767
Occupied Units
552
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$280,900
Median Home Value
-53% vs state
$1,212
Median Rent
1962
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01020 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 179 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 206 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 226 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 238 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 252 |
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 539 business establishments in ZIP 01020, employing approximately 8,947 people with a combined annual payroll of $477,377,000.
539
Businesses
8,947
Employees
$477.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 103 | 19.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 59 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.9% |
| Information | 7 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
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 01020 vs 01022 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01022 | Chicopee, MA | 2,451 | 1.9 mi |
| 01104 | Springfield, MA | 22,865 | 2.9 mi |
| 01013 | Chicopee, MA | 23,188 | 2.5 mi |
| 01109 | Springfield, MA | 30,250 | 4.1 mi |
| 01151 | Indian Orchard, MA | 8,698 | 3.3 mi |
| 01105 | Springfield, MA | 12,350 | 5.4 mi |
| 01075 | South Hadley, MA | 17,527 | 5.6 mi |
| 01199 | Springfield, MA | 0 | 4.3 mi |
| 01107 | Springfield, MA | 11,611 | 4.3 mi |
| 01103 | Springfield, MA | 2,479 | 5.2 mi |
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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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