Greenfield, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01301
Franklin County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,700
- 268/sq mi High-density area
- $56,176
- Median income Below-median income area
- $265,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greenfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 268
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01301 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 01301 (Greenfield, MA) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.4 in 2023 to 258.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01301 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, home to 17,700 residents across 66.0 square miles, a density of 268 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01301 reports a modest median household income of $56,176 (51% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,641. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $265,300 (56% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,109; owner occupancy is 56.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 01301 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 01301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenfield, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01301.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 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 01301, Greenfield, 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
17,700
Population
66.0
Area (sq mi)
268
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01301?
44.8
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
6.4%
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?
$56,176
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$35,641
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01301 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Greenfield, 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)
$56,176 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
8,819housing units
8,819
Total Housing Units
8,271
Occupied Units
548
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$265,300
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,109
Median Rent
1947
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01301 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 176 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 201 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 233 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 249 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 258 |
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 547 business establishments in ZIP 01301, employing approximately 7,738 people with a combined annual payroll of $375,291,000.
547
Businesses
7,738
Employees
$375.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 100 | 18.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 40 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.8% |
| Information | 9 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
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 01301 vs 01376 →
ZIP 01301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01301
Greenfield (01301)
17,700 residents
- 01376 5,247
Turners Falls (01376)
5,247 residents
- 01370 4,084
Shelburne Falls (01370)
4,084 residents
- 01337 2,596
Bernardston (01337)
2,596 residents
- 01351 2,270
Montague (01351)
2,270 residents
- 05354 2,210
Vernon (05354)
2,210 residents
- 01340 1,701
Colrain (01340)
1,701 residents
- 01354 1,500
Gill (01354)
1,500 residents
- 01342 1,492
Deerfield (01342)
1,492 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01301 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01342
Deerfield (01342)
$109,205 median income
- 01351
Montague (01351)
$98,229 median income
- 01354
Gill (01354)
$90,208 median income
- 05354
Vernon (05354)
$85,682 median income
- 01337
Bernardston (01337)
$85,045 median income
- 01370
Shelburne Falls (01370)
$81,008 median income
- 01340
Colrain (01340)
$78,804 median income
- 01349
Millers Falls (01349)
$75,033 median income
- 01347
Lake Pleasant (01347)
$72,467 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01301 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01376 | Turners Falls, MA | 5,247 | 3.2 mi |
| 01342 | Deerfield, MA | 1,492 | 5.5 mi |
| 01337 | Bernardston, MA | 2,596 | 5.1 mi |
| 01354 | Gill, MA | 1,500 | 4.8 mi |
| 01347 | Lake Pleasant, MA | 166 | 6.2 mi |
| 01370 | Shelburne Falls, MA | 4,084 | 6.6 mi |
| 01351 | Montague, MA | 2,270 | 7.1 mi |
| 01349 | Millers Falls, MA | 1,091 | 7.1 mi |
| 01340 | Colrain, MA | 1,701 | 7.1 mi |
| 05354 | Vernon, VT | 2,210 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01301, 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 (17,700 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 01301 in?
ZIP code 01301 (Greenfield) is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01301?
ZIP code 01301 in Greenfield, MA has a population of 17,700 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01301?
The median household income in ZIP 01301 is $56,176, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01301?
The median home value in ZIP 01301 is $265,300, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01301 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01301?
ZIP code 01301 has 547 business establishments employing approximately 7,738 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01301 are: Health care and social assistance (103), Retail trade (100), Accommodation and food services (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01301?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01301 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 01301?
In ZIP code 01301, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 01301?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01301 is 17.5 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 01301?
In ZIP code 01301, approximately 56.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01301 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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