Florence, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01062
Hampshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,150
- 237/sq mi High-density area
- $87,588
- Median income Above-median income area
- $421,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Florence pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 237
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01062 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 01062 (Florence, MA) rose +22.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.8 in 2023 to 281.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01062 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Florence, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, home to 11,150 residents across 47.0 square miles, a density of 237 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01062 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,588 (24% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,787. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $421,000 (30% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,161; owner occupancy is 74.8%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampshire County, so 01062 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 01062
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Florence, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01062.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 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 01062, Florence, 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
11,150
Population
47.0
Area (sq mi)
237
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01062?
50.4
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
3.4%
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?
$87,588
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$58,787
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01062 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Florence, 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)
$87,588 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
4,803housing units
4,803
Total Housing Units
4,518
Occupied Units
285
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$421,000
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,161
Median Rent
1962
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
+22.1%
YoY Change (2024)
282
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+182%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01062 have increased 22.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 182 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 199 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 240 |
| 2023 | -3.9% | 231 |
| 2024 | +22.1% | 282 |
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 201 business establishments in ZIP 01062, employing approximately 1,720 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,294,000.
201
Businesses
1,720
Employees
$92.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 23 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 7.0% |
| Educational services | 10 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.5% |
| Information | 4 | 2.0% |
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 01062 vs 01053 →
ZIP 01062 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01027
Easthampton (01027)
17,660 residents
- 01060
Northampton (01060)
15,284 residents
- 01062
Florence (01062)
11,150 residents
- 01073 5,792
Southampton (01073)
5,792 residents
- 01038 2,545
Hatfield (01038)
2,545 residents
- 01053 1,685
Leeds (01053)
1,685 residents
- 01039 1,336
Haydenville (01039)
1,336 residents
- 01088 670
West Hatfield (01088)
670 residents
- 01063 430
Northampton (01063)
430 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01062 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01062 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01073
Southampton (01073)
$123,125 median income
- 01039
Haydenville (01039)
$116,429 median income
- 01093
Whately (01093)
$110,909 median income
- 01038
Hatfield (01038)
$106,635 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 01062 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01053 | Leeds, MA | 1,685 | 2.4 mi |
| 01063 | Northampton, MA | 430 | 2.8 mi |
| 01060 | Northampton, MA | 15,284 | 3.1 mi |
| 01027 | Easthampton, MA | 17,660 | 3.2 mi |
| 01039 | Haydenville, MA | 1,336 | 5.8 mi |
| 01088 | West Hatfield, MA | 670 | 5.2 mi |
| 01066 | North Hatfield, MA | 64 | 6.2 mi |
| 01073 | Southampton, MA | 5,792 | 6.7 mi |
| 01038 | Hatfield, MA | 2,545 | 6.2 mi |
| 01093 | Whately, MA | 325 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01062, 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 (11,150 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 01062 in?
ZIP code 01062 (Florence) 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 01062?
ZIP code 01062 in Florence, MA has a population of 11,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01062?
The median household income in ZIP 01062 is $87,588, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01062?
The median home value in ZIP 01062 is $421,000, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01062?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01062 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01062?
ZIP code 01062 has 201 business establishments employing approximately 1,720 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01062?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01062 are: Health care and social assistance (36), Construction (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01062?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01062 increased by 22.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 01062?
In ZIP code 01062, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.0% 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 01062?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01062 is 22.6 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 01062?
In ZIP code 01062, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01062?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01062 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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