Hampden, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01036
Hampden County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,109
- 101/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $104,536
- Median income Above-median income area
- $358,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hampden pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 101
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01036 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 01036 (Hampden, MA) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.3 in 2023 to 222.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01036 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hampden, Hampden County, Massachusetts, home to 5,109 residents across 50.4 square miles, a density of 101 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01036 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,536 (10% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,098. The poverty rate is 3.8%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $358,200 (40% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,132; owner occupancy is 94.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampden County, so 01036 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 01036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hampden, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01036.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
24 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 01036, Hampden, 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
5,109
Population
50.4
Area (sq mi)
101
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01036?
50.9
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
3.1%
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?
$104,536
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$51,098
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01036 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Hampden, 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)
$104,536 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
2,000housing units
2,000
Total Housing Units
1,945
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,200
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,132
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01036 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 153 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 177 |
| 2022 | +6.4% | 188 |
| 2023 | +14.2% | 215 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 222 |
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 109 business establishments in ZIP 01036, employing approximately 925 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,254,000.
109
Businesses
925
Employees
$44.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 26.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 22.0% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.8% |
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 01036 vs 01095 →
ZIP 01036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01108
Springfield (01108)
26,688 residents
- 01028
East Longmeadow (01028)
15,720 residents
- 01095
Wilbraham (01095)
14,319 residents
- 01119
Springfield (01119)
14,152 residents
- 01118
Springfield (01118)
14,071 residents
- 06071
Somers (06071)
11,645 residents
- 01057 8,534
Monson (01057)
8,534 residents
- 01129 7,019
Springfield (01129)
7,019 residents
- 01036 5,109
Hampden (01036)
5,109 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01036 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06071
Somers (06071)
$126,500 median income
- 01095
Wilbraham (01095)
$122,330 median income
- 01028
East Longmeadow (01028)
$106,424 median income
- 01036
Hampden (01036)
$104,536 median income
- 01128
Springfield (01128)
$100,313 median income
- 01057
Monson (01057)
$98,508 median income
- 01129
Springfield (01129)
$97,162 median income
- 01080
Three Rivers (01080)
$89,063 median income
- 01118
Springfield (01118)
$80,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01036 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01095 | Wilbraham, MA | 14,319 | 4.5 mi |
| 01028 | East Longmeadow, MA | 15,720 | 4.3 mi |
| 01128 | Springfield, MA | 2,631 | 4.3 mi |
| 06071 | Somers, CT | 11,645 | 5.1 mi |
| 01057 | Monson, MA | 8,534 | 5.1 mi |
| 01129 | Springfield, MA | 7,019 | 5.4 mi |
| 01118 | Springfield, MA | 14,071 | 6.0 mi |
| 01119 | Springfield, MA | 14,152 | 6.4 mi |
| 01108 | Springfield, MA | 26,688 | 7.5 mi |
| 01080 | Three Rivers, MA | 2,334 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01036, 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 (5,109 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 01036 in?
ZIP code 01036 (Hampden) 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 01036?
ZIP code 01036 in Hampden, MA has a population of 5,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01036?
The median household income in ZIP 01036 is $104,536, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01036?
The median home value in ZIP 01036 is $358,200, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01036 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01036?
ZIP code 01036 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 925 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01036?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01036 are: Construction (29), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (24), Retail trade (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01036?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01036 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 01036?
In ZIP code 01036, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 01036?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01036 is 25.9 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 01036?
In ZIP code 01036, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01036 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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