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Easthampton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01027

Hampshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,660
168/sq mi
$74,146
Median income
$375,700
Median home value
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Easthampton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
168
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01027 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, home to 17,660 residents across 104.9 square miles, a density of 168 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01027 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,146 (36% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $46,384. Local economic indicators show a 7.8% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $375,700 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,292 per month, and 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hampshire County, so you can benchmark 01027 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 01027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Easthampton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01027.

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 01027, Easthampton, 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

17,660

Population

104.9

Area (sq mi)

168

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01027?

46.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$74,146

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$46,384

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01027 ranks nationally

Easthampton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,146 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,937

Total Housing Units

8,284

Occupied Units

653

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.0%
Renter 39.0%

$375,700

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,292

Median Rent

1966

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01027 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 203
2021 +8.4% 220
2022 +14.4% 252
2023 +17.1% 295
2024 +3.5% 305

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 429 business establishments in ZIP 01027, employing approximately 3,949 people with a combined annual payroll of $218,139,000.

429

Businesses

3,949

Employees

$218.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 60 14.0%
Retail trade 52 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 50 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 45 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 39 9.1%
Manufacturing 33 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.5%
Educational services 15 3.5%
Finance and insurance 13 3.0%
Wholesale trade 11 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.6%
Information 9 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.9%

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 01027 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 01027 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 01027 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 01027 ranks #null 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
01073 Southampton, MA 5,792 4.4 mi
01062 Florence, MA 11,150 3.2 mi
01053 Leeds, MA 1,685 4.3 mi
01063 Northampton, MA 430 5.6 mi
01050 Huntington, MA 2,530 6.5 mi
01096 Williamsburg, MA 2,217 7.6 mi
01060 Northampton, MA 15,284 6.0 mi
01039 Haydenville, MA 1,336 8.1 mi
01085 Westfield, MA 41,117 9.9 mi
01040 Holyoke, MA 39,880 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampshire County

01002 standard
Amherst, MA
Pop: 29,049
01075 standard
South Hadley, MA
Pop: 17,527
01060 standard
Northampton, MA
Pop: 15,284
01007 standard
Belchertown, MA
Pop: 14,649
01062 standard
Florence, MA
Pop: 11,150
01003 standard
Amherst, MA
Pop: 10,372

Related Areas

Hampshire County Easthampton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01027 in? ▼
ZIP code 01027 (Easthampton) 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 01027? ▼
ZIP code 01027 in Easthampton, MA has a population of 17,660 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01027 is $74,146, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01027 is $375,700, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01027 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01027? ▼
ZIP code 01027 has 429 business establishments employing approximately 3,949 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01027? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01027 are: Construction (60), Retail trade (52), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01027? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01027 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 01027? ▼
In ZIP code 01027, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% 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 01027? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01027 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01027? ▼
In ZIP code 01027, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01027 is 7.8% 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.