Monson, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01057
Hampden County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,534
- 73/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,508
- Median income Above-median income area
- $345,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Monson pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 73
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01057 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 01057 (Monson, MA) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.3 in 2023 to 221.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01057 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts, home to 8,534 residents across 116.4 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01057 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,508 (15% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,089. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $345,300 (42% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $874; owner occupancy is 82.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampden County, so 01057 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 01057
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monson, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01057.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 12
Accommodation and food services
12 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 01057, Monson, 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
8,534
Population
116.4
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01057?
47.9
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.9%
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?
$98,508
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$47,089
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01057 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Monson, 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)
$98,508 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
3,490housing units
3,490
Total Housing Units
3,265
Occupied Units
225
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,300
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$874
Median Rent
1971
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01057 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 161 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 188 |
| 2022 | +6.6% | 200 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 212 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 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 139 business establishments in ZIP 01057, employing approximately 831 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,046,000.
139
Businesses
831
Employees
$45.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 23.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.6% |
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 01057 vs 01079 →
ZIP 01057 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01095
Wilbraham (01095)
14,319 residents
- 06076
Stafford Springs (06076)
12,659 residents
- 01057
Monson (01057)
8,534 residents
- 01069
Palmer (01069)
8,469 residents
- 01036 5,109
Hampden (01036)
5,109 residents
- 01010 3,609
Brimfield (01010)
3,609 residents
- 01080 2,334
Three Rivers (01080)
2,334 residents
- 01081 1,698
Wales (01081)
1,698 residents
- 01092 1,394
West Warren (01092)
1,394 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01057 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01057 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01095
Wilbraham (01095)
$122,330 median income
- 01010
Brimfield (01010)
$111,250 median income
- 01036
Hampden (01036)
$104,536 median income
- 01057
Monson (01057)
$98,508 median income
- 06076
Stafford Springs (06076)
$92,016 median income
- 01080
Three Rivers (01080)
$89,063 median income
- 01081
Wales (01081)
$86,979 median income
- 01069
Palmer (01069)
$80,190 median income
- 01009
Bondsville (01009)
$72,841 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01057 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01079 | Thorndike, MA | 692 | 7.1 mi |
| 01069 | Palmer, MA | 8,469 | 6.7 mi |
| 01036 | Hampden, MA | 5,109 | 5.1 mi |
| 01081 | Wales, MA | 1,698 | 5.2 mi |
| 01080 | Three Rivers, MA | 2,334 | 6.6 mi |
| 01009 | Bondsville, MA | 741 | 8.2 mi |
| 01095 | Wilbraham, MA | 14,319 | 6.0 mi |
| 01010 | Brimfield, MA | 3,609 | 6.6 mi |
| 06076 | Stafford Springs, CT | 12,659 | 7.7 mi |
| 01092 | West Warren, MA | 1,394 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01057, 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 (8,534 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 01057 in?
ZIP code 01057 (Monson) 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 01057?
ZIP code 01057 in Monson, MA has a population of 8,534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01057?
The median household income in ZIP 01057 is $98,508, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01057?
The median home value in ZIP 01057 is $345,300, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01057?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01057 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01057?
ZIP code 01057 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 831 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01057?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01057 are: Construction (33), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01057?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01057 increased by 4.5% 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 01057?
In ZIP code 01057, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 01057?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01057 is 34.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01057?
In ZIP code 01057, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01057?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01057 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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