PlainZIP

Springfield, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01103

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

2,479
2,080/sq mi
$21,355
Median income
$185,700
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,080
people per sq mi
9%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01103 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01103 covers 1.2 square miles in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,479 residents on file, a density of 2,080 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01103 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $21,355 (82% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $33,916. The poverty rate stands at 45.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.8%. The typical home here is valued at $185,700 (69% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,159 monthly, and 8.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01103, plus 6 more within Hampden County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 01103

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01103.

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 01103, 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

2,479

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

2,080

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01103?

35.8

Median Age

34.8%

Male

65.2%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 30.0%
African American 19.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%

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?

$21,355

Median Household Income

-82% vs state

$33,916

Per Capita Income

45.2%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 01103 ranks nationally

Springfield, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$21,355 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,765

Total Housing Units

1,664

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

1.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 8.5%
Renter 91.5%

$185,700

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$1,159

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 378 business establishments in ZIP 01103, employing approximately 7,545 people with a combined annual payroll of $373,364,000.

378

Businesses

7,545

Employees

$373.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 26.7%
Health care and social assistance 67 17.7%
Accommodation and food services 39 10.3%
Finance and insurance 31 8.2%
Retail trade 29 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 24 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.0%
Information 14 3.7%
Educational services 9 2.4%
Manufacturing 8 2.1%
Construction 7 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.8%

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 01103 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 01103 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 01103 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 01103 ranks #null 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
01105 Springfield, MA 12,350 0.7 mi
01199 Springfield, MA 0 1.3 mi
01107 Springfield, MA 11,611 1.4 mi
01104 Springfield, MA 22,865 2.4 mi
01108 Springfield, MA 26,688 2.3 mi
01109 Springfield, MA 30,250 2.4 mi
01013 Chicopee, MA 23,188 3.9 mi
01001 Agawam, MA 16,769 3.3 mi
01118 Springfield, MA 14,071 3.5 mi
01106 Longmeadow, MA 16,021 4.0 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 Springfield, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01103 in? ▼
ZIP code 01103 (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 01103? ▼
ZIP code 01103 in Springfield, MA has a population of 2,479 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01103? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01103 is $21,355, which is 72% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01103? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01103 is $185,700, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01103? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01103 is Two or More Ethnicities at 32.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01103? ▼
ZIP code 01103 has 378 business establishments employing approximately 7,545 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01103? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01103 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (101), Health care and social assistance (67), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01103? ▼
In ZIP code 01103, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 01103? ▼
In ZIP code 01103, approximately 8.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01103? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01103 is 45.2% 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.