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Thorndike, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01079

Hampden County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

692
238/sq mi
$70,588
Median income
$263,400
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thorndike pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
238
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01079 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01079 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thorndike, Hampden County, Massachusetts, home to just 692 residents across 2.9 square miles, a density of 238 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01079 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,588 (39% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $42,454. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $263,400 (56% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 77.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is -. To put 01079 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hampden County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 01079, Thorndike, 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

692

Population

2.9

Area (sq mi)

238

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01079?

48.9

Median Age

40.2%

Male

59.8%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$70,588

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$42,454

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 01079 ranks nationally

Thorndike, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,588 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

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

What does housing look like?

254

Total Housing Units

208

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$263,400

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

1944

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 01079, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,262,000.

7

Businesses

52

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 01079 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 01079 ranks #0 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 01079 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 01079 ranks #8 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
01009 Bondsville, MA 741 1.2 mi
01069 Palmer, MA 8,469 1.3 mi
01080 Three Rivers, MA 2,334 2.0 mi
01092 West Warren, MA 1,394 4.8 mi
01057 Monson, MA 8,534 7.1 mi
01056 Ludlow, MA 21,103 6.5 mi
01083 Warren, MA 2,888 7.0 mi
01082 Ware, MA 10,322 7.4 mi
01007 Belchertown, MA 14,649 6.8 mi
01095 Wilbraham, MA 14,319 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampden County

01085 standard
Westfield, MA
Pop: 41,117
01040 standard
Holyoke, MA
Pop: 39,880
01109 standard
Springfield, MA
Pop: 30,250
01020 standard
Chicopee, MA
Pop: 29,668
01089 standard
West Springfield, MA
Pop: 28,391
01108 standard
Springfield, MA
Pop: 26,688

Related Areas

Hampden County Thorndike, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01079 in? ▼
ZIP code 01079 (Thorndike) 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 01079? ▼
ZIP code 01079 in Thorndike, MA has a population of 692 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01079? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01079 is $70,588, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01079? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01079 is $263,400, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01079? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01079 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01079? ▼
ZIP code 01079 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01079? ▼
In ZIP code 01079, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01079? ▼
In ZIP code 01079, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01079? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01079 is 19.4% 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.