Springfield, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01129
Hampden County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,019
- 791/sq mi High-density area
- $97,162
- Median income Above-median income area
- $256,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 791
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01129 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01129 (Springfield, MA) rose +14.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 269.6 in 2023 to 308.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01129 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, home to 7,019 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 791 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01129 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,162 (16% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,093. The poverty rate is 7.2%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $256,700 (57% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,358; owner occupancy is 78.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampden County, so 01129 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 01129
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01129.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Finance and insurance 13
Finance and insurance
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 10
Health care and social assistance
10 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 01129, 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
7,019
Population
8.9
Area (sq mi)
791
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01129?
46.0
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
8.6%
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?
$97,162
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$48,093
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01129 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)
$97,162 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
2,707housing units
2,707
Total Housing Units
2,548
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$256,700
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,358
Median Rent
1971
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
+14.3%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01129 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 195 |
| 2021 | +15.5% | 225 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 258 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 270 |
| 2024 | +14.3% | 308 |
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 138 business establishments in ZIP 01129, employing approximately 1,716 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,701,000.
138
Businesses
1,716
Employees
$50.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 51 | 37.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 15.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.2% |
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 01129 vs 01128 →
ZIP 01129 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
- 01104
Springfield (01104)
22,865 residents
- 01056
Ludlow (01056)
21,103 residents
- 01028
East Longmeadow (01028)
15,720 residents
- 01095
Wilbraham (01095)
14,319 residents
- 01119
Springfield (01119)
14,152 residents
- 01118
Springfield (01118)
14,071 residents
- 01151 8,698
Indian Orchard (01151)
8,698 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01129 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01129 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01095
Wilbraham (01095)
$122,330 median income
- 01028
East Longmeadow (01028)
$106,424 median income
- 01128
Springfield (01128)
$100,313 median income
- 01129
Springfield (01129)
$97,162 median income
- 01056
Ludlow (01056)
$84,838 median income
- 01118
Springfield (01118)
$80,250 median income
- 01119
Springfield (01119)
$57,857 median income
- 01151
Indian Orchard (01151)
$55,324 median income
- 01108
Springfield (01108)
$50,661 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01129 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01128 | Springfield, MA | 2,631 | 1.8 mi |
| 01119 | Springfield, MA | 14,152 | 1.2 mi |
| 01151 | Indian Orchard, MA | 8,698 | 2.5 mi |
| 01109 | Springfield, MA | 30,250 | 3.1 mi |
| 01118 | Springfield, MA | 14,071 | 2.6 mi |
| 01095 | Wilbraham, MA | 14,319 | 3.0 mi |
| 01028 | East Longmeadow, MA | 15,720 | 4.3 mi |
| 01104 | Springfield, MA | 22,865 | 4.2 mi |
| 01056 | Ludlow, MA | 21,103 | 5.1 mi |
| 01108 | Springfield, MA | 26,688 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01129, 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 (7,019 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 01129 in?
ZIP code 01129 (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 01129?
ZIP code 01129 in Springfield, MA has a population of 7,019 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01129?
The median household income in ZIP 01129 is $97,162, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01129?
The median home value in ZIP 01129 is $256,700, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01129?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01129 is White at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01129?
ZIP code 01129 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 1,716 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01129?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01129 are: Retail trade (51), Other services (except public administration) (21), Finance and insurance (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01129?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01129 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 01129?
In ZIP code 01129, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 01129?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01129 is 25.8 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 01129?
In ZIP code 01129, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01129?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01129 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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