01002 ZIP Code
Amherst, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01002 |
| City/Town: | Amherst |
| County: | Hampshire |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,992 |
| Median Household Income: | $74,265 |
| Per Capita Income: | $21,160 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,221 |
| Median Home Value: | $435,200 |
| Land Area: | 53.3 sq miles
137.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3772, -72.4648 |
Population Information (01002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,992 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,654 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,338 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 26.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 688 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 792 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 812 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,345 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,507 | 28.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,989 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,042 | 8.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,020 | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,289 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,003 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,118 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,004 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 383 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $435,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,476 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,221 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,782 | 85.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,439 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,257 | 48.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,525 | 51.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,848 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 150 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 101 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,252 | 10.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,189 | 10.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 568 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,852 | 24.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,736 | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 72.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01002 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $74,265 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,002 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $138,520 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $21,160 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,657 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,864 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 793 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,640 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,573 | 63.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,558 | 30.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 733 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,777 | 73.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 942 | 4.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,085 | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 119 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 486 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,564 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,738 | 7.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,903 | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 208 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 737 | 3.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 947 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01002 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 733 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 531 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 835 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 553 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 598 | 6.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,156 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 851 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,353 | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 862 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,310 | 14.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01002 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,702 | 48.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 820 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,028 | 8.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,187 | 10.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 411 | 3.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,899 | 16.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01002 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 49 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 336 | 2.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 481 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 109 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,123 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 174 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 191 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 390 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,093 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,829 | 49.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,232 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 476 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 381 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (01002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,502 | 97.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,664 | 85.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,601 | 28.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 397 | 1.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01002 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,821 | 77.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,113 | 24.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,471 | 28.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 386 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 251 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 739 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01002 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,662 | 45.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 491 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 591 | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,291 | 12.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 896 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 680 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,590 | 15.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01002 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 709 | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 662 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 837 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,677 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,917 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,219 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 522 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 155 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,512 | 24.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01002 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 684 | 6.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,662 | 16.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,161 | 21.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,863 | 28.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,069 | 20.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 782 | 7.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01002 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,152 | 24.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 876 | 10.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,792 | 31.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,439 | 27.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 259 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 77 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 105 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 82 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01002 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,150 | 13.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,058 | 34.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,168 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,406 | 16.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01002 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 33 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 28 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 91 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 177 | 4.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 417 | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,010 | 47.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,367 | 32.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 134 | 3.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01002 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,600 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,106 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,476 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (01002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,782 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,187 | 36.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,299 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,678 | 30.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,451 | 27.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,761 | 20.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,455 | 28.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01002 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,533 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,069 | 57.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,356 | 31.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 146 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 906 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,099 | 48.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01002 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,515 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 360 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 157 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,212 | 11.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 997 | 9.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,789 | 74.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,958 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 487 | 2.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,899 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,532 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 177 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,634 | 64.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 721 | 28.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01002 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,702 | 68.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,208 | 31.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,753 | 38.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,053 | 56.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,036 | 14.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 402 | 5.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,347 | 84.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 470 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,645 | 775.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,645 | 775.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,645 | 775.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 676 | 143.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 223 | 47.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 37 | 7.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 882 | 187.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 111 | 23.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01002 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,304 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,249 | 81.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,055 | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,065 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,604 | 7.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,207 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 179 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01002 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,782 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,524 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
Amherst, MA01002