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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
$87,588
Median income
$421,000
Median home value
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $58,787. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Housing costs here run $421,000 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,161 a month; 74.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hampshire County, so you can benchmark 01062 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 01062

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Florence, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01062.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01062?

50.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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

$58,787

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01062 ranks nationally

Florence, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,588 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,803

Total Housing Units

4,518

Occupied Units

285

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$421,000

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01062 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 01062 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 01062 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 01062 ranks #7 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
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

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
01060 standard
Northampton, MA
Pop: 15,284
01007 standard
Belchertown, MA
Pop: 14,649
01003 standard
Amherst, MA
Pop: 10,372

Related Areas

Hampshire County Florence, MA Massachusetts

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.

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