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Wendell, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01379

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

813
10/sq mi
$59,583
Median income
$297,400
Median home value
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wendell pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01379 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01379 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts, home to just 813 residents across 78.2 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01379 reports a modest median household income of $59,583 (48% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $39,271. Local economic indicators show a 22.1% poverty rate alongside 8.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $297,400 for a typical home value (50% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,500 a month; 87.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 01379 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 →

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 01379, Wendell, 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

813

Population

78.2

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01379?

48.6

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$59,583

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$39,271

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01379 ranks nationally

Wendell, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,583 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 71.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.2%

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

What does housing look like?

346

Total Housing Units

334

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$297,400

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,500

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 01379, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $499,000.

10

Businesses

22

Employees

$499K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 01379 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 01379 ranks #9 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 01379 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 01379 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
01344 Erving, MA 1,498 4.0 mi
01349 Millers Falls, MA 1,091 4.3 mi
01072 Shutesbury, MA 1,478 6.6 mi
01347 Lake Pleasant, MA 166 5.9 mi
01351 Montague, MA 2,270 6.0 mi
01054 Leverett, MA 1,851 7.0 mi
01360 Northfield, MA 3,032 8.8 mi
01364 Orange, MA 7,969 7.0 mi
01355 New Salem, MA 878 7.8 mi
01378 Warwick, MA 774 8.9 mi

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Pop: 17,700
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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

Related Areas

Franklin County Wendell, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01379 in? ▼
ZIP code 01379 (Wendell) 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 01379? ▼
ZIP code 01379 in Wendell, MA has a population of 813 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01379? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01379 is $59,583, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01379? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01379 is $297,400, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01379? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01379 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01379? ▼
ZIP code 01379 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01379? ▼
In ZIP code 01379, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.2% 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 01379? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01379 is 33.5 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 01379? ▼
In ZIP code 01379, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01379? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01379 is 22.1% 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.