Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 60.3% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 838 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 19,000 (20.4%) |
| Some College | 7,934 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 10,116 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 8,930 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 46,337 (49.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,358 ▲ 17% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $375,223 ▲ 35% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,415/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 67,261 |
| Vacant Units | 4,861 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Hampshire County is located in Massachusetts and encompasses 29 ZIP codes spanning 25 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 158,180 residents. With a median age of 40.55, it is a middle-aged county.
Hampshire County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $89,358 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Hampshire County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $375,223 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,414. Homeownership rates are high at 63.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Hampshire County are primarily White (81.42%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Hampshire County, MA is a middle-income area in Massachusetts. The 29 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | Amherst | 24,726 | $69,411 | $449,000 | $1,561 | 6.0% | 75.1% |
| 01007 | Belchertown | 15,406 | $99,056 | $350,400 | $1,301 | 1.6% | 57.2% |
| 01012 | Chesterfield | 387 | $75,526 | $350,000 | $895 | 4.8% | 37.0% |
| 01026 | Cummington | 1,005 | $98,438 | $283,600 | $1,023 | 0.8% | 60.6% |
| 01027 | Easthampton | 17,678 | $73,657 | $348,300 | $1,195 | 5.3% | 51.0% |
| 01062 | Florence | 9,188 | $87,800 | $389,000 | $1,016 | 3.6% | 63.7% |
| 01032 | Goshen | 503 | $79,583 | $319,200 | $1,281 | 0.0% | 56.5% |
| 01033 | Granby | 6,088 | $110,188 | $319,600 | — | 3.4% | 53.1% |
| 01035 | Hadley | 5,299 | $117,580 | $453,300 | $1,682 | 3.6% | 63.9% |
| 01038 | Hatfield | 2,534 | $112,083 | $450,200 | $1,458 | 2.7% | 66.1% |
| 01039 | Haydenville | 1,660 | $115,114 | $413,800 | $1,513 | 5.0% | 62.3% |
| 01050 | Huntington | 2,573 | $96,328 | $282,400 | $1,302 | 3.0% | 45.3% |
| 01053 | Leeds | 2,033 | $88,646 | $345,600 | $1,677 | 10.1% | 59.9% |
| 01243 | Middlefield | 196 | $89,063 | $288,100 | — | 4.4% | 46.2% |
| 01060 | Northampton | 15,237 | $75,077 | $427,100 | $1,460 | 5.0% | 72.8% |
| 01063 | Northampton | 2,121 | $250,001 | — | — | 11.9% | 9.1% |
| 01070 | Plainfield | 593 | $72,083 | $271,100 | $1,063 | 0.7% | 55.1% |
| 01075 | South Hadley | 17,410 | $93,646 | $324,800 | $1,264 | 3.4% | 60.2% |
| 01073 | Southampton | 6,212 | $125,534 | $426,900 | $741 | 1.6% | 56.8% |
| 01082 | Ware | 10,418 | $71,023 | $271,200 | $1,049 | 7.2% | 36.6% |
| 01084 | West Chesterfield | 101 | $91,667 | $328,600 | — | 0.0% | 61.4% |
| 01088 | West Hatfield | 654 | $53,472 | $383,300 | $1,161 | 7.2% | 36.8% |
| 01096 | Williamsburg | 2,566 | $105,729 | $356,800 | $1,393 | 3.1% | 63.2% |
| 01098 | Worthington | 1,019 | $93,000 | $355,000 | $592 | 2.4% | 52.3% |