ZIP Code 01027
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Easthampton · Hampshire County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 17,660
- Median income
- $74,146
- Median home value
- $375,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.9%
- Land area
- 104.9 sq mi
168/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.3
New York
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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
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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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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