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 High-density area
- $21,355
- Median income Below-median income area
- $185,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st 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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,916. Economic pressure is pronounced: 45.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $185,700 (69% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,159; owner occupancy is 8.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampden County, so 01103 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 01103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01103.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
101 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 39
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Finance and insurance 31
Finance and insurance
31 establishments
- Retail trade 29
Retail trade
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 01103?
35.8
Median Age
34.8%
Male
65.2%
Female
14.8%
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?
$21,355
Median Household Income
-82% vs state ZIP avg
$33,916
Per Capita Income
45.2%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 01103 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Springfield, 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)
$21,355 0th percentile higher than 0% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,765housing units
1,765
Total Housing Units
1,664
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
1.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,700
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01103 vs 01105 →
ZIP 01103 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01109
Springfield (01109)
30,250 residents
- 01108
Springfield (01108)
26,688 residents
- 01013
Chicopee (01013)
23,188 residents
- 01104
Springfield (01104)
22,865 residents
- 01001
Agawam (01001)
16,769 residents
- 01106
Longmeadow (01106)
16,021 residents
- 01118
Springfield (01118)
14,071 residents
- 01105
Springfield (01105)
12,350 residents
- 01107 11,611
Springfield (01107)
11,611 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01103 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01103 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01106
Longmeadow (01106)
$147,935 median income
- 01118
Springfield (01118)
$80,250 median income
- 01001
Agawam (01001)
$75,342 median income
- 01013
Chicopee (01013)
$59,759 median income
- 01108 $50,661
Springfield (01108)
$50,661 median income
- 01104 $50,154
Springfield (01104)
$50,154 median income
- 01109 $48,415
Springfield (01109)
$48,415 median income
- 01107 $35,632
Springfield (01107)
$35,632 median income
- 01105 $24,036
Springfield (01105)
$24,036 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01103, 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 (2,479 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 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.
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