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Population and households in ZIP 01069
Household size in ZIP 01069
| Period | ZIP 01069 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 01069 are small: just 2.26 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 edged down from 2.33 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 01069
| Period | ZIP 01069 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 01069 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.0, 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 43.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 01069
| Period | ZIP 01069 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 01069 (10.2%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Compared with other Massachusetts ZIP codes, though, ZIP 01069 has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 01069
Renters in ZIP 01069
| Period | ZIP 01069 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.0% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in ZIP 01069 rent their homes (27.0%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 38.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.3 points, 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 01069
| Period | ZIP 01069 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 01069: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Springfield area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 01069
| Period | ZIP 01069 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 01069 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. Still, homes here are newer than in the wider Springfield area, where the median home dates to 1958. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 01069
| Period | ZIP 01069 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $720 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $849 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $893 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,029 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$308 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 01069 runs $1,029 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $308 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only 12 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 01069
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01069
| Period | ZIP 01069 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 01069: 21.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 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 01069
| Period | ZIP 01069 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 01069 have finished high school as nationally: 89.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the Springfield area as a whole (86.7%).
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 01069
| Period | ZIP 01069 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 01069 has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.8 points, 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 01069 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 01069 | 2.26 | 47.0 | 10.2% | 27.0% | 7.9% | 1966 | $1,029 | 21.4% | 89.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 01079 | 2.42 | 42.3 | 21.7% | 28.6% | 7.8% | 1958 | $1,399 | 24.3% | 90.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 01080 | 2.26 | 43.6 | 7.2% | 28.4% | 8.6% | 1960 | $1,211 | 27.3% | 94.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 01009 | 2.26 | 36.6 | 13.0% | 41.2% | 8.3% | 1960 | $976 | 24.6% | 94.1% | 13.6% |
| ZIP 01092 | 2.07 | 41.5 | 9.1% | 40.4% | 9.3% | 1952 | $885 | 28.3% | 94.9% | 10.7% |
| ZIP 01057 | 2.51 | 45.3 | 7.7% | 17.6% | 8.4% | 1968 | $1,015 | 29.4% | 93.4% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 01010 | 2.65 | 43.1 | 9.2% | 12.8% | 13.3% | 1988 | $789 | 44.6% | 98.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 01083 | 2.70 | 36.0 | 15.5% | 35.9% | 8.8% | 1956 | $1,118 | 23.3% | 93.2% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 01082 | 2.27 | 42.5 | 15.4% | 27.4% | 8.2% | 1960 | $1,006 | 23.6% | 91.8% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 01095 | 2.71 | 44.4 | 6.7% | 11.2% | 7.3% | 1967 | $984 | 51.5% | 96.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 01056 | 2.43 | 45.5 | 7.2% | 22.0% | 8.2% | 1966 | $1,279 | 27.5% | 90.3% | 5.0% |
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 01069. 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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