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Ware, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01082

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

10,322
86/sq mi
$69,018
Median income
$292,000
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ware pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
86
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01082 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01082 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, home to 10,322 residents across 119.5 square miles, a density of 86 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01082 reports a modest median household income of $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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 01082 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hampshire 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 01082

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ware, MA

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,322

Population

119.5

Area (sq mi)

86

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 01082 ranks nationally

Ware, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,018 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 01082 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 01082 ranks #2 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 01082 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 01082 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hampshire County

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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
01062 standard
Florence, MA
Pop: 11,150

Related Areas

Hampshire County Ware, MA Massachusetts

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.

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