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Indian Orchard, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01151

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

8,698
1,418/sq mi
$55,324
Median income
$237,200
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indian Orchard pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
1,418
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01151 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01151 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indian Orchard, Hampden County, Massachusetts, home to 8,698 residents across 6.1 square miles, a density of 1,418 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01151 reports a modest median household income of $55,324 (52% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $26,921. Poverty here runs at 17.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $237,200 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $1,296 per month, and 46.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 22 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 01151 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 01151

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indian Orchard, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01151.

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 01151, Indian Orchard, 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

8,698

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

1,418

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01151?

35.2

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 40.0%
African American 16.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%

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?

$55,324

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$26,921

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01151 ranks nationally

Indian Orchard, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,324 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,917

Total Housing Units

3,601

Occupied Units

316

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.7%
Renter 53.3%

$237,200

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$1,296

Median Rent

1954

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

+19.3%

YoY Change (2024)

377

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+277%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01151 have increased 19.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +277% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 221
2021 +26.4% 279
2022 +2.7% 286
2023 +10.4% 316
2024 +19.3% 377

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 131 business establishments in ZIP 01151, employing approximately 1,770 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,022,000.

131

Businesses

1,770

Employees

$119.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 22 16.8%
Retail trade 19 14.5%
Construction 18 13.7%
Manufacturing 15 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 14 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 10 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.6%
Finance and insurance 5 3.8%
Wholesale trade 4 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.0%

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 01151 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 01151 ranks #8 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 01151 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 01151 ranks #8 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
01119 Springfield, MA 14,152 2.0 mi
01129 Springfield, MA 7,019 2.5 mi
01109 Springfield, MA 30,250 3.1 mi
01118 Springfield, MA 14,071 4.1 mi
01104 Springfield, MA 22,865 3.2 mi
01022 Chicopee, MA 2,451 3.5 mi
01128 Springfield, MA 2,631 4.1 mi
01020 Chicopee, MA 29,668 3.3 mi
01056 Ludlow, MA 21,103 3.8 mi
01028 East Longmeadow, MA 15,720 6.5 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 Indian Orchard, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01151 in? ▼
ZIP code 01151 (Indian Orchard) 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 01151? ▼
ZIP code 01151 in Indian Orchard, MA has a population of 8,698 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01151? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01151 is $55,324, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01151? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01151 is $237,200, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01151? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01151 is White at 40.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01151? ▼
ZIP code 01151 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 1,770 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01151? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01151 are: Other services (except public administration) (22), Retail trade (19), Construction (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01151? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01151 increased by 19.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 277%. 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 01151? ▼
In ZIP code 01151, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 01151? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01151 is 21.9 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 01151? ▼
In ZIP code 01151, approximately 46.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01151? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01151 is 17.7% 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.