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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
$97,162
Median income
$256,700
Median home value
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $48,093. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $256,700 for a typical home value (57% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,358 a month; 78.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01129, 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 01129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01129.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01129?

46.0

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 61.4%
African American 16.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%

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

$48,093

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01129 ranks nationally

Springfield, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,162 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,707

Total Housing Units

2,548

Occupied Units

159

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$256,700

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01129 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 01129 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 01129 ranks #4 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
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

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 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.

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