Russell, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01071
Hampden County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,596
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $111,042
- Median income Above-median income area
- $298,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Russell pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01071 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01071 covers 40.3 square miles in Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,596 residents on file, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01071 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,042 (4% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,455. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 1.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $298,700 (50% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $944; owner occupancy is 88.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampden County, so 01071 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 01071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Russell, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01071.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 01071, Russell, 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
1,596
Population
40.3
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01071?
49.6
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
6.0%
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?
$111,042
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$60,455
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01071 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Russell, 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)
$111,042 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
586housing units
586
Total Housing Units
502
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$298,700
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$944
Median Rent
1968
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
+10.6%
YoY Change (2022)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01071 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +7.9% | 153 |
| 2019 | +5.6% | 162 |
| 2020 | +3.9% | 168 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 189 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 209 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 01071, employing approximately 126 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,642,000.
18
Businesses
126
Employees
$3.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 16.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 16.7% |
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 01071 vs 01097 →
ZIP 01071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01085
Westfield (01085)
41,117 residents
- 01027
Easthampton (01027)
17,660 residents
- 01077 9,502
Southwick (01077)
9,502 residents
- 01073 5,792
Southampton (01073)
5,792 residents
- 01050 2,530
Huntington (01050)
2,530 residents
- 01034 2,021
Granville (01034)
2,021 residents
- 01071 1,596
Russell (01071)
1,596 residents
- 01011 1,370
Chester (01011)
1,370 residents
- 01008 1,263
Blandford (01008)
1,263 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01071 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01071 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
- 01077
Southwick (01077)
$120,462 median income
- 01071
Russell (01071)
$111,042 median income
- 01008
Blandford (01008)
$97,554 median income
- 01050
Huntington (01050)
$95,882 median income
- 01034
Granville (01034)
$91,016 median income
- 01011
Chester (01011)
$89,299 median income
- 01085
Westfield (01085)
$88,728 median income
- 01027
Easthampton (01027)
$74,146 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01071 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01097 | Woronoco, MA | 111 | 1.8 mi |
| 01086 | Westfield, MA | 687 | 4.0 mi |
| 01085 | Westfield, MA | 41,117 | 4.7 mi |
| 01008 | Blandford, MA | 1,263 | 5.0 mi |
| 01050 | Huntington, MA | 2,530 | 8.8 mi |
| 01034 | Granville, MA | 2,021 | 7.2 mi |
| 01077 | Southwick, MA | 9,502 | 8.4 mi |
| 01073 | Southampton, MA | 5,792 | 7.9 mi |
| 01011 | Chester, MA | 1,370 | 10.7 mi |
| 01027 | Easthampton, MA | 17,660 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01071, 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 (1,596 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 01071 in?
ZIP code 01071 (Russell) is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Hampden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hampden-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01071?
ZIP code 01071 in Russell, MA has a population of 1,596 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01071?
The median household income in ZIP 01071 is $111,042, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01071?
The median home value in ZIP 01071 is $298,700, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01071 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01071?
ZIP code 01071 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01071 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01071?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01071 increased by 10.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 01071?
In ZIP code 01071, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 01071?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01071 is 30.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01071?
In ZIP code 01071, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01071 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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