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West Springfield, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01089

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

28,391
655/sq mi
$69,371
Median income
$321,500
Median home value
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Springfield pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
655
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01089 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01089 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, with 28,391 residents across 43.3 square miles, a density of 655 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01089 reports a modest median household income of $69,371 (40% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $40,352. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $321,500 (46% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,144 monthly, and 58.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hampden County, letting you compare 01089 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 01089

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Springfield, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01089.

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 01089, West Springfield, 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

28,391

Population

43.3

Area (sq mi)

655

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01089?

40.1

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

18.5%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 4.0%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$69,371

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$40,352

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01089 ranks nationally

West Springfield, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,371 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

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

What does housing look like?

13,345

Total Housing Units

12,732

Occupied Units

613

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.5%
Renter 41.5%

$321,500

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$1,144

Median Rent

1958

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01089 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 179
2021 +10.9% 199
2022 +13.0% 225
2023 +3.8% 233
2024 +10.5% 258

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 909 business establishments in ZIP 01089, employing approximately 14,507 people with a combined annual payroll of $760,034,000.

909

Businesses

14,507

Employees

$760.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 171 18.8%
Health care and social assistance 125 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 98 10.8%
Construction 78 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 67 7.4%
Wholesale trade 64 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 5.7%
Finance and insurance 47 5.2%
Manufacturing 42 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 33 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.4%
Information 9 1.0%
Educational services 9 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%
Utilities 4 0.4%

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 01089 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 01089 ranks #3 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 01089 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 01089 ranks #3 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
01107 Springfield, MA 11,611 2.3 mi
01199 Springfield, MA 0 2.4 mi
01013 Chicopee, MA 23,188 3.2 mi
01103 Springfield, MA 2,479 3.3 mi
01030 Feeding Hills, MA 11,669 4.2 mi
01001 Agawam, MA 16,769 4.5 mi
01104 Springfield, MA 22,865 4.3 mi
01040 Holyoke, MA 39,880 6.0 mi
01105 Springfield, MA 12,350 4.1 mi
01109 Springfield, MA 30,250 5.2 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
01108 standard
Springfield, MA
Pop: 26,688
01013 standard
Chicopee, MA
Pop: 23,188

Related Areas

Hampden County West Springfield, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01089 in? ▼
ZIP code 01089 (West Springfield) 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 01089? ▼
ZIP code 01089 in West Springfield, MA has a population of 28,391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01089? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01089 is $69,371, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01089? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01089 is $321,500, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01089? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01089 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01089? ▼
ZIP code 01089 has 909 business establishments employing approximately 14,507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01089? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01089 are: Retail trade (171), Health care and social assistance (125), Accommodation and food services (98). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01089? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01089 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 01089? ▼
In ZIP code 01089, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% 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 01089? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01089 is 19.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01089? ▼
In ZIP code 01089, approximately 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01089? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01089 is 11.9% 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.