PlainZIP

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
$56,176
Median income
$265,300
Median home value
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

23th 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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $35,641. Local economic indicators show a 15.1% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $265,300 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $1,109 per month, and 56.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 01301 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 01301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenfield, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01301.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01301?

44.8

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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

$35,641

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01301 ranks nationally

Greenfield, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,176 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,819

Total Housing Units

8,271

Occupied Units

548

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.1%
Renter 43.9%

$265,300

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01301 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 01301 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01301 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 01301 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

01364 standard
Orange, MA
Pop: 7,969
01376 standard
Turners Falls, MA
Pop: 5,247
01373 standard
South Deerfield, MA
Pop: 4,600
01370 standard
Shelburne Falls, MA
Pop: 4,084
01375 standard
Sunderland, MA
Pop: 3,684
01360 standard
Northfield, MA
Pop: 3,032

Related Areas

Franklin County Greenfield, MA Massachusetts

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.

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