Northampton, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01060
Hampshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,284
- 540/sq mi High-density area
- $76,848
- Median income Near-median income area
- $453,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Northampton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 540
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01060 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01060 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, home to 15,284 residents across 28.3 square miles, a density of 540 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01060 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,848 (34% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,436. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $453,400 (24% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,490; owner occupancy is 45.3%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampshire County, so 01060 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 01060
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northampton, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01060.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
134 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 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 01060, Northampton, 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
15,284
Population
28.3
Area (sq mi)
540
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01060?
39.6
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
8.1%
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?
$76,848
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$51,436
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01060 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Northampton, 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)
$76,848 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
8,407housing units
8,407
Total Housing Units
7,972
Occupied Units
435
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$453,400
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,490
Median Rent
1942
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
-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 01060 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01040
Holyoke (01040)
39,880 residents
- 01075
South Hadley (01075)
17,527 residents
- 01060 15,284
Northampton (01060)
15,284 residents
- 01062 11,150
Florence (01062)
11,150 residents
- 01035 5,250
Hadley (01035)
5,250 residents
- 01038 2,545
Hatfield (01038)
2,545 residents
- 01053 1,685
Leeds (01053)
1,685 residents
- 01088 670
West Hatfield (01088)
670 residents
- 01063 430
Northampton (01063)
430 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01060 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01060 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01035
Hadley (01035)
$119,259 median income
- 01093
Whately (01093)
$110,909 median income
- 01038
Hatfield (01038)
$106,635 median income
- 01075
South Hadley (01075)
$93,910 median income
- 01053
Leeds (01053)
$92,582 median income
- 01063
Northampton (01063)
$91,344 median income
- 01062
Florence (01062)
$87,588 median income
- 01088
West Hatfield (01088)
$85,368 median income
- 01060
Northampton (01060)
$76,848 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01060 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01060, 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 (15,284 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 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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