ZIP Code 01060

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Northampton · Hampshire County · Massachusetts

Population
15,284

540/sq mi

Median income
$76,848

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$453,400

▲ 63% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
68.9%

Median age 39.6

Land area
28.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 01060 in Northampton, Massachusetts has a population of 15,284. The median household income is $76,848, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $453,400, 63% above the US average. 68.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01060 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.3 square miles in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 15,284 residents, producing a population density of 540 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 01060 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01060 sits at $76,848 (34% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $51,436. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $453,400 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,490 per month, and 45.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01060 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hampshire County, so you can benchmark 01060 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 01060

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01060.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01060, Northampton, 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

15,284

Population

28.3

Area (sq mi)

540

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01060?

39.6

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 81.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

$76,848

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$51,436

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,407

Total Housing Units

7,972

Occupied Units

435

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.3%
Renter 54.7%

$453,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,490

Median Rent

1942

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01060 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 211
2021 +10.1% 232
2022 +18.0% 274
2023 +7.0% 293
2024 -0.1% 293

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 698 business establishments in ZIP 01060, employing approximately 11,833 people with a combined annual payroll of $693,259,000.

698

Businesses

11,833

Employees

$693.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 134 19.2%
Retail trade 132 18.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 82 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 75 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 72 10.3%
Finance and insurance 30 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 3.7%
Information 23 3.3%
Construction 21 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 2.9%
Educational services 20 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 2.9%
Manufacturing 15 2.1%
Wholesale trade 15 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.7%

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 01060 vs 01063 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
01063 Northampton, MA 430 0.4 mi
01062 Florence, MA 11,150 3.1 mi
01088 West Hatfield, MA 670 4.8 mi
01038 Hatfield, MA 2,545 4.5 mi
01035 Hadley, MA 5,250 3.9 mi
01066 North Hatfield, MA 64 6.0 mi
01053 Leeds, MA 1,685 4.6 mi
01075 South Hadley, MA 17,527 5.3 mi
01040 Holyoke, MA 39,880 7.6 mi
01093 Whately, MA 325 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01060 in?
ZIP code 01060 (Northampton) 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 01060?
ZIP code 01060 in Northampton, MA has a population of 15,284 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01060?
The median household income in ZIP 01060 is $76,848, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01060?
The median home value in ZIP 01060 is $453,400, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01060?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01060 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01060?
ZIP code 01060 has 698 business establishments employing approximately 11,833 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01060?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01060 are: Health care and social assistance (134), Retail trade (132), Professional, scientific, and technical services (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01060?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01060 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 01060?
In ZIP code 01060, 79.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.9% 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 01060?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01060 is 21.7 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 01060?
In ZIP code 01060, approximately 45.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01060?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01060 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Northampton, MA

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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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