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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
$76,848
Median income
$453,400
Median home value
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $51,436. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. The typical home here is valued at $453,400 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,490 monthly, and 45.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 01060 ranks nationally

Northampton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,848 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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

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ZIP 01060 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 01060 ranks #3 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 01060 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 01060 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hampshire County

01002 standard
Amherst, MA
Pop: 29,049
01027 standard
Easthampton, MA
Pop: 17,660
01075 standard
South Hadley, MA
Pop: 17,527
01007 standard
Belchertown, MA
Pop: 14,649
01062 standard
Florence, MA
Pop: 11,150
01003 standard
Amherst, MA
Pop: 10,372

Related Areas

Hampshire County Northampton, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.