Deerfield, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01342
Franklin County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,492
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $109,205
- Median income Above-median income area
- $443,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Deerfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01342 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01342 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, home to just 1,492 residents across 46.2 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01342 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,205 (6% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,915. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $443,000 (26% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,698; owner occupancy is 70.2%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 01342 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 01342
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Deerfield, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01342.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Educational services
Educational services
3 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 01342, Deerfield, 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
1,492
Population
46.2
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01342?
41.4
Median Age
57.5%
Male
42.5%
Female
4.5%
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?
$109,205
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$57,915
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 01342 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Deerfield, 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)
$109,205 49th percentile higher than 49% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
536housing units
536
Total Housing Units
447
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$443,000
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,698
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 01342, employing approximately 899 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,715,000.
31
Businesses
899
Employees
$56.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.7% |
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 01342 vs 01373 →
ZIP 01342 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
- 01373 4,600
South Deerfield (01373)
4,600 residents
- 01370 4,084
Shelburne Falls (01370)
4,084 residents
- 01375 3,684
Sunderland (01375)
3,684 residents
- 01351 2,270
Montague (01351)
2,270 residents
- 01341 1,833
Conway (01341)
1,833 residents
- 01342 1,492
Deerfield (01342)
1,492 residents
- 01349 1,091
Millers Falls (01349)
1,091 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01342 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01342 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01093
Whately (01093)
$110,909 median income
- 01342
Deerfield (01342)
$109,205 median income
- 01373
South Deerfield (01373)
$106,413 median income
- 01351
Montague (01351)
$98,229 median income
- 01341
Conway (01341)
$97,417 median income
- 01370
Shelburne Falls (01370)
$81,008 median income
- 01349
Millers Falls (01349)
$75,033 median income
- 01347
Lake Pleasant (01347)
$72,467 median income
- 01375
Sunderland (01375)
$68,083 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01342 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01373 | South Deerfield, MA | 4,600 | 5.0 mi |
| 01301 | Greenfield, MA | 17,700 | 5.5 mi |
| 01351 | Montague, MA | 2,270 | 4.4 mi |
| 01376 | Turners Falls, MA | 5,247 | 4.3 mi |
| 01347 | Lake Pleasant, MA | 166 | 4.7 mi |
| 01375 | Sunderland, MA | 3,684 | 6.1 mi |
| 01341 | Conway, MA | 1,833 | 5.8 mi |
| 01349 | Millers Falls, MA | 1,091 | 6.5 mi |
| 01093 | Whately, MA | 325 | 8.0 mi |
| 01370 | Shelburne Falls, MA | 4,084 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01342, 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 (1,492 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 01342 in?
ZIP code 01342 (Deerfield) 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 01342?
ZIP code 01342 in Deerfield, MA has a population of 1,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01342?
The median household income in ZIP 01342 is $109,205, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01342?
The median home value in ZIP 01342 is $443,000, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01342?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01342 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01342?
ZIP code 01342 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 899 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01342?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01342 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01342?
In ZIP code 01342, 81.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01342?
In ZIP code 01342, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01342?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01342 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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