Erving, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01344
Franklin County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,498
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,656
- Median income Near-median income area
- $271,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Erving pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01344 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01344 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts, home to just 1,498 residents across 35.2 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01344 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,656 (33% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,022. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 3.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $271,800 (55% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,163; owner occupancy is 81.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 01344 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 01344
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erving, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01344.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 01344, Erving, 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
1,498
Population
35.2
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01344?
43.3
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
3.0%
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?
$77,656
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$42,022
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01344 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Erving, 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)
$77,656 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
756housing units
756
Total Housing Units
715
Occupied Units
41
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$271,800
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,163
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 01344, employing approximately 250 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,663,000.
20
Businesses
250
Employees
$13.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 20.0% |
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 01344 vs 01379 →
ZIP 01344 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01364
Orange (01364)
7,969 residents
- 01376
Turners Falls (01376)
5,247 residents
- 01360 3,032
Northfield (01360)
3,032 residents
- 01351 2,270
Montague (01351)
2,270 residents
- 01054 1,851
Leverett (01054)
1,851 residents
- 01354 1,500
Gill (01354)
1,500 residents
- 01344 1,498
Erving (01344)
1,498 residents
- 01349 1,091
Millers Falls (01349)
1,091 residents
- 01379 813
Wendell (01379)
813 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01344 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01344 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01054
Leverett (01054)
$104,688 median income
- 01360
Northfield (01360)
$103,375 median income
- 01351
Montague (01351)
$98,229 median income
- 01378
Warwick (01378)
$93,333 median income
- 01354
Gill (01354)
$90,208 median income
- 01344
Erving (01344)
$77,656 median income
- 01349
Millers Falls (01349)
$75,033 median income
- 01347
Lake Pleasant (01347)
$72,467 median income
- 01379
Wendell (01379)
$59,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01344 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01379 | Wendell, MA | 813 | 4.0 mi |
| 01360 | Northfield, MA | 3,032 | 4.8 mi |
| 01349 | Millers Falls, MA | 1,091 | 3.7 mi |
| 01354 | Gill, MA | 1,500 | 4.5 mi |
| 01347 | Lake Pleasant, MA | 166 | 5.5 mi |
| 01376 | Turners Falls, MA | 5,247 | 6.5 mi |
| 01364 | Orange, MA | 7,969 | 6.9 mi |
| 01378 | Warwick, MA | 774 | 6.3 mi |
| 01351 | Montague, MA | 2,270 | 6.4 mi |
| 01054 | Leverett, MA | 1,851 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01344, 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 (1,498 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 01344 in?
ZIP code 01344 (Erving) 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 01344?
ZIP code 01344 in Erving, MA has a population of 1,498 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01344?
The median household income in ZIP 01344 is $77,656, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01344?
The median home value in ZIP 01344 is $271,800, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01344?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01344 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01344?
ZIP code 01344 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 250 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01344?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01344 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01344?
In ZIP code 01344, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 01344?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01344 is 28.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01344?
In ZIP code 01344, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01344?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01344 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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