ZIP Code 01027

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Easthampton · Hampshire County · Massachusetts

Population
17,660

168/sq mi

Median income
$74,146

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$375,700

▲ 35% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.9%

Median age 46.3

Land area
104.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 01027 in Easthampton, Massachusetts has a population of 17,660. The median household income is $74,146, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $375,700, 35% above the US average. 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 104.9 square miles in Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 17,660 residents, producing a population density of 168 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 01027 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01027 sits at $74,146 (36% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $46,384. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. 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 direct signal of whether 01027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 01027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,660

Population

104.9

Area (sq mi)

168

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 01027 vs 01073 →

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

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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.

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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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