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Population and households in ZIP 01020
Household size in ZIP 01020
| Period | ZIP 01020 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 01020 are small: just 2.16 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.34 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 01020
| Period | ZIP 01020 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 01020 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.9, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 01020
| Period | ZIP 01020 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 01020 (14.1%), above the national share of 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in the Springfield area overall (15.3%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 01020
Renters in ZIP 01020
| Period | ZIP 01020 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.5% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in ZIP 01020 rent their homes (40.5%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 39.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the east. The renter share is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 01020
| Period | ZIP 01020 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in ZIP 01020 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 01020
| Period | ZIP 01020 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 01020 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 01020
| Period | ZIP 01020 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $729 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $769 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $972 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,321 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$593 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 01020 pays $1,321 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $593 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 01020
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01020
| Period | ZIP 01020 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 01020: 23.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 31 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 01020
| Period | ZIP 01020 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.4% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 01020 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 01020 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 01020
| Period | ZIP 01020 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 01020 is close to the national rate: 5.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 01020 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 01020 | 2.16 | 45.9 | 14.1% | 40.5% | 5.1% | 1960 | $1,321 | 23.3% | 86.9% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 01022 | 1.99 | 50.4 | 12.1% | 22.4% | 2.5% | 1962 | $1,500 | 33.2% | 93.9% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 01013 | 2.42 | 37.6 | 18.4% | 52.0% | 8.9% | 1951 | $1,127 | 21.3% | 85.2% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 01040 | 2.42 | 41.2 | 20.9% | 58.9% | 9.2% | 1951 | $1,158 | 25.0% | 78.8% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 01104 | 2.69 | 35.9 | 23.9% | 50.7% | 7.5% | 1951 | $1,175 | 16.5% | 78.9% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 01151 | 2.73 | 36.6 | 25.8% | 53.1% | 7.7% | 1954 | $1,286 | 18.2% | 78.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 01199 | 2.67 | 36.9 | 5.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 1938 | $1,659 | 65.3% | 93.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 01107 | 2.82 | 30.2 | 23.7% | 74.4% | 10.0% | 1949 | $969 | 13.1% | 65.3% | 13.9% |
| ZIP 01109 | 2.86 | 33.1 | 30.7% | 52.7% | 12.0% | 1946 | $1,353 | 21.2% | 77.0% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 01075 | 2.27 | 45.6 | 6.3% | 23.0% | 5.1% | 1962 | $1,257 | 54.6% | 96.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 01119 | 2.51 | 36.1 | 18.9% | 24.6% | 6.2% | 1960 | $1,158 | 20.6% | 86.2% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 01020. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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