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 Low-density area
- $59,583
- Median income Below-median income area
- $297,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,271. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $297,400 (50% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,500; owner occupancy is 87.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 01379 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 →
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
Who lives in ZIP 01379?
48.6
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
1.9%
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?
$59,583
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$39,271
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01379 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Wendell, 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)
$59,583 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
346housing units
346
Total Housing Units
334
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,400
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01379 vs 01344 →
ZIP 01379 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
- 01360 3,032
Northfield (01360)
3,032 residents
- 01351 2,270
Montague (01351)
2,270 residents
- 01054 1,851
Leverett (01054)
1,851 residents
- 01344 1,498
Erving (01344)
1,498 residents
- 01072 1,478
Shutesbury (01072)
1,478 residents
- 01349 1,091
Millers Falls (01349)
1,091 residents
- 01355 878
New Salem (01355)
878 residents
- 01379 813
Wendell (01379)
813 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01379 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01379 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01072
Shutesbury (01072)
$111,667 median income
- 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
- 01355
New Salem (01355)
$82,713 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01379, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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