ZIP Code 01082

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Source:

Ware · Hampshire County · Massachusetts

Population
10,322

86/sq mi

Median income
$69,018

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$292,000

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.4%

Median age 44.1

Land area
119.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 01082 in Ware, Massachusetts has a population of 10,322. The median household income is $69,018, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $292,000, 5% above the US average. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01082 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 119.5 square miles in Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 10,322 residents, producing a population density of 86 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01082 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01082 sits at $69,018 (40% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $38,549. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $292,000 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $1,032 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01082 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hampshire County, so you can benchmark 01082 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 01082

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01082.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01082, Ware, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,322

Population

119.5

Area (sq mi)

86

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01082?

44.1

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$69,018

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$38,549

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,996

Total Housing Units

4,592

Occupied Units

404

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$292,000

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,032

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01082 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 178
2021 +12.6% 200
2022 +13.6% 227
2023 +10.4% 251
2024 +6.2% 267

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 161 business establishments in ZIP 01082, employing approximately 2,160 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,074,000.

161

Businesses

2,160

Employees

$107.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 34 21.1%
Construction 18 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 18 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 16 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.8%
Manufacturing 9 5.6%
Finance and insurance 9 5.6%
Wholesale trade 6 3.7%
Information 5 3.1%
Educational services 4 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.9%

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 01082 vs 01031 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
01031 Gilbertville, MA 1,308 4.7 mi
01069 Palmer, MA 8,469 7.5 mi
01092 West Warren, MA 1,394 6.9 mi
01007 Belchertown, MA 14,649 6.4 mi
01009 Bondsville, MA 741 6.7 mi
01079 Thorndike, MA 692 7.4 mi
01037 Hardwick, MA 838 6.6 mi
01585 West Brookfield, MA 4,554 7.0 mi
01083 Warren, MA 2,888 7.6 mi
01531 New Braintree, MA 999 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01082 in?
ZIP code 01082 (Ware) 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 01082?
ZIP code 01082 in Ware, MA has a population of 10,322 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01082?
The median household income in ZIP 01082 is $69,018, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01082?
The median home value in ZIP 01082 is $292,000, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01082?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01082 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01082?
ZIP code 01082 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 2,160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01082?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01082 are: Retail trade (34), Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01082?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01082 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 01082?
In ZIP code 01082, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 01082?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01082 is 28.9 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 01082?
In ZIP code 01082, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01082?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01082 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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Official Data Resources for Ware, MA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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