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 High-density area
- $74,146
- Median income Near-median income area
- $375,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01027 (Easthampton, MA) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.6 in 2023 to 304.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,384. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $375,700 (37% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,292; owner occupancy is 61.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampshire County, so 01027 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 01027?
46.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
6.5%
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?
$74,146
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$46,384
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01027 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Easthampton, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,146 15th percentile higher than 15% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,937housing units
8,937
Total Housing Units
8,284
Occupied Units
653
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$375,700
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01027 vs 01073 →
ZIP 01027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01085
Westfield (01085)
41,117 residents
- 01040
Holyoke (01040)
39,880 residents
- 01027
Easthampton (01027)
17,660 residents
- 01060 15,284
Northampton (01060)
15,284 residents
- 01062 11,150
Florence (01062)
11,150 residents
- 01073 5,792
Southampton (01073)
5,792 residents
- 01050 2,530
Huntington (01050)
2,530 residents
- 01096 2,217
Williamsburg (01096)
2,217 residents
- 01053 1,685
Leeds (01053)
1,685 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01027 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01073
Southampton (01073)
$123,125 median income
- 01039
Haydenville (01039)
$116,429 median income
- 01096
Williamsburg (01096)
$104,375 median income
- 01050
Huntington (01050)
$95,882 median income
- 01053
Leeds (01053)
$92,582 median income
- 01063
Northampton (01063)
$91,344 median income
- 01085
Westfield (01085)
$88,728 median income
- 01062
Florence (01062)
$87,588 median income
- 01060
Northampton (01060)
$76,848 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01027, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,660 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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