Wales, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01081
Hampden County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,698
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,979
- Median income Above-median income area
- $296,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wales pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01081 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01081 covers 37.6 square miles in Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,698 residents on file, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01081 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,979 (25% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,646. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $296,800 (50% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,090; owner occupancy is 88.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampden County, so 01081 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 01081
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wales, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01081.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 01081, Wales, 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
1,698
Population
37.6
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01081?
41.9
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
1.3%
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?
$86,979
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$42,646
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01081 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Wales, 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)
$86,979 27th percentile higher than 27% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
839housing units
839
Total Housing Units
699
Occupied Units
140
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$296,800
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,090
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 01081, employing approximately 76 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,461,000.
23
Businesses
76
Employees
$2.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 13.0% |
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 01081 vs 01521 →
ZIP 01081 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06076
Stafford Springs (06076)
12,659 residents
- 01057
Monson (01057)
8,534 residents
- 01069
Palmer (01069)
8,469 residents
- 01566
Sturbridge (01566)
6,294 residents
- 01010 3,609
Brimfield (01010)
3,609 residents
- 01518 2,974
Fiskdale (01518)
2,974 residents
- 01083 2,888
Warren (01083)
2,888 residents
- 01521 2,481
Holland (01521)
2,481 residents
- 01081 1,698
Wales (01081)
1,698 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01081 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01081 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01566
Sturbridge (01566)
$137,730 median income
- 01518
Fiskdale (01518)
$136,111 median income
- 01010
Brimfield (01010)
$111,250 median income
- 01057
Monson (01057)
$98,508 median income
- 06076
Stafford Springs (06076)
$92,016 median income
- 01521
Holland (01521)
$91,979 median income
- 01081
Wales (01081)
$86,979 median income
- 01069
Palmer (01069)
$80,190 median income
- 01079
Thorndike (01079)
$70,588 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01081 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01521 | Holland, MA | 2,481 | 3.3 mi |
| 01010 | Brimfield, MA | 3,609 | 4.8 mi |
| 06076 | Stafford Springs, CT | 12,659 | 5.3 mi |
| 01057 | Monson, MA | 8,534 | 5.2 mi |
| 01092 | West Warren, MA | 1,394 | 9.5 mi |
| 01518 | Fiskdale, MA | 2,974 | 7.1 mi |
| 01083 | Warren, MA | 2,888 | 9.9 mi |
| 01566 | Sturbridge, MA | 6,294 | 8.2 mi |
| 01069 | Palmer, MA | 8,469 | 9.5 mi |
| 01079 | Thorndike, MA | 692 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01081, 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 (1,698 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 01081 in?
ZIP code 01081 (Wales) 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 01081?
ZIP code 01081 in Wales, MA has a population of 1,698 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01081?
The median household income in ZIP 01081 is $86,979, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01081?
The median home value in ZIP 01081 is $296,800, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01081?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01081 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01081?
ZIP code 01081 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 76 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01081?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01081 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01081?
In ZIP code 01081, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 01081?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01081 is 34.6 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 01081?
In ZIP code 01081, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01081?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01081 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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