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East Longmeadow, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01028

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

15,720
469/sq mi
$106,424
Median income
$379,200
Median home value
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Longmeadow pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
469
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01028 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01028 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Massachusetts, home to 15,720 residents across 33.5 square miles, a density of 469 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01028 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,424 (8% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $51,215. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $379,200 (37% below the state average), median rent at $1,337 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01028, plus 6 more within Hampden County, give a clearer read than the 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 01028

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Longmeadow, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01028.

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 01028, East Longmeadow, 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

15,720

Population

33.5

Area (sq mi)

469

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01028?

43.7

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$106,424

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$51,215

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01028 ranks nationally

East Longmeadow, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,424 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,150

Total Housing Units

5,923

Occupied Units

227

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$379,200

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,337

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01028 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 173
2021 +9.8% 190
2022 +9.5% 208
2023 +6.8% 222
2024 +3.7% 230

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 509 business establishments in ZIP 01028, employing approximately 7,941 people with a combined annual payroll of $417,858,000.

509

Businesses

7,941

Employees

$417.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 78 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 59 11.6%
Retail trade 57 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 10.0%
Construction 47 9.2%
Finance and insurance 43 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 36 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 5.9%
Manufacturing 26 5.1%
Wholesale trade 22 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.2%
Educational services 9 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.2%
Information 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

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ZIP 01028 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 01028 ranks #4 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 01028 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 01028 ranks #3 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
01128 Springfield, MA 2,631 2.5 mi
01118 Springfield, MA 14,071 2.8 mi
01129 Springfield, MA 7,019 4.3 mi
01119 Springfield, MA 14,152 4.5 mi
01108 Springfield, MA 26,688 3.4 mi
01106 Longmeadow, MA 16,021 3.8 mi
01036 Hampden, MA 5,109 4.3 mi
01151 Indian Orchard, MA 8,698 6.5 mi
01109 Springfield, MA 30,250 4.8 mi
06071 Somers, CT 11,645 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampden County

01085 standard
Westfield, MA
Pop: 41,117
01040 standard
Holyoke, MA
Pop: 39,880
01109 standard
Springfield, MA
Pop: 30,250
01020 standard
Chicopee, MA
Pop: 29,668
01089 standard
West Springfield, MA
Pop: 28,391
01108 standard
Springfield, MA
Pop: 26,688

Related Areas

Hampden County East Longmeadow, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01028 in? ▼
ZIP code 01028 (East Longmeadow) is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Hampden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hampden-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01028? ▼
ZIP code 01028 in East Longmeadow, MA has a population of 15,720 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01028? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01028 is $106,424, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01028? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01028 is $379,200, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01028? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01028 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01028? ▼
ZIP code 01028 has 509 business establishments employing approximately 7,941 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01028? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01028 are: Health care and social assistance (78), Other services (except public administration) (59), Retail trade (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01028? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01028 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 01028? ▼
In ZIP code 01028, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.4% 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 01028? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01028 is 22.5 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 01028? ▼
In ZIP code 01028, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01028? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01028 is 3.8% 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.