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Population and households in ZIP 01036
Household size in ZIP 01036
| Period | ZIP 01036 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 01036 has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Springfield area. Household size has edged down from 2.62 in 2006–10, as it has 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 01036
| Period | ZIP 01036 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.7 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.8 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.9 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 01036 skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 48.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 are older.
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 01036
| Period | ZIP 01036 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.5% of households in ZIP 01036, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. Only two of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 01036
Renters in ZIP 01036
| Period | ZIP 01036 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 01036 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 35.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 7.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 01036
| Period | ZIP 01036 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 01036: just 4.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 01036 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 01036
| Period | ZIP 01036 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 01036 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the Springfield area overall, where the median home dates to 1958. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast 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 01036
| Period | ZIP 01036 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $636 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $721 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,309 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,134 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$497 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 01036 costs $1,134 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $497 a month from 2006–10, a 78% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 21.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have lower rents.
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 01036
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01036
| Period | ZIP 01036 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 01036 as nationally: 36.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Springfield area as a whole (29.0%). The share with a degree is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 01036
| Period | ZIP 01036 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 01036: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 01036 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 01036
| Period | ZIP 01036 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 01036 than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 01036 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 01036 | 2.55 | 50.9 | 2.5% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 1966 | $1,134 | 36.8% | 97.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 01128 | 2.74 | 38.8 | 12.6% | 14.7% | 3.9% | 1962 | $1,895 | 38.4% | 94.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 01028 | 2.68 | 44.4 | 7.4% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 1971 | $1,828 | 48.5% | 95.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 01095 | 2.71 | 44.4 | 6.7% | 11.2% | 7.3% | 1967 | $984 | 51.5% | 96.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 06071 | 2.73 | 43.7 | 5.3% | 12.3% | 6.5% | 1981 | $1,350 | 39.0% | 93.4% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 01129 | 2.40 | 44.1 | 5.5% | 19.5% | 5.1% | 1970 | $1,587 | 36.7% | 94.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 01118 | 2.61 | 39.0 | 16.7% | 18.8% | 3.8% | 1957 | $1,491 | 32.6% | 91.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 01057 | 2.51 | 45.3 | 7.7% | 17.6% | 8.4% | 1968 | $1,015 | 29.4% | 93.4% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 01119 | 2.51 | 36.1 | 18.9% | 24.6% | 6.2% | 1960 | $1,158 | 20.6% | 86.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 01108 | 2.80 | 34.5 | 21.3% | 54.5% | 8.4% | 1945 | $1,320 | 18.4% | 79.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 01106 | 2.69 | 45.1 | 6.2% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 1955 | $1,615 | 65.8% | 96.4% | 5.4% |
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 01036. 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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