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Population and households in ZIP 01104
Household size in ZIP 01104
| Period | ZIP 01104 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, ZIP 01104 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Springfield area, where it has 2.51 people. Household size has crept up from 2.63 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 01104
| Period | ZIP 01104 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.9, ZIP 01104 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has dropped from 37.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
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 01104
| Period | ZIP 01104 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 01104: 23.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher 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 01104
Renters in ZIP 01104
| Period | ZIP 01104 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.9% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.7% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 01104 rent: 50.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 32.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.3 points, 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 01104
| Period | ZIP 01104 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 01104: 7.5% 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. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 01104
| Period | ZIP 01104 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 01104 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 01104
| Period | ZIP 01104 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $721 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $780 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $908 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,175 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$454 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 01104 pays $1,175 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $454 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 40.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the south.
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 01104
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01104
| Period | ZIP 01104 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 01104 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only nine of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 01104
| Period | ZIP 01104 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.4% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.9% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.1% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.9% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 01104 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.6 points, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 01104
| Period | ZIP 01104 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 01104 runs well above the national rate: 10.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only nine of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 01104 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 01104 | 2.69 | 35.9 | 23.9% | 50.7% | 7.5% | 1951 | $1,175 | 16.5% | 78.9% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 01199 | 2.67 | 36.9 | 5.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 1938 | $1,659 | 65.3% | 93.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 01109 | 2.86 | 33.1 | 30.7% | 52.7% | 12.0% | 1946 | $1,353 | 21.2% | 77.0% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 01107 | 2.82 | 30.2 | 23.7% | 74.4% | 10.0% | 1949 | $969 | 13.1% | 65.3% | 13.9% |
| ZIP 01103 | 1.56 | 33.5 | 14.0% | 95.4% | 6.1% | 1938 | $943 | 23.4% | 78.7% | 18.4% |
| ZIP 01105 | 2.28 | 32.2 | 23.5% | 83.6% | 9.3% | 1949 | $1,003 | 14.5% | 69.1% | 15.0% |
| ZIP 01013 | 2.42 | 37.6 | 18.4% | 52.0% | 8.9% | 1951 | $1,127 | 21.3% | 85.2% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 01108 | 2.80 | 34.5 | 21.3% | 54.5% | 8.4% | 1945 | $1,320 | 18.4% | 79.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 01020 | 2.16 | 45.9 | 14.1% | 40.5% | 5.1% | 1960 | $1,321 | 23.3% | 86.9% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 01089 | 2.37 | 41.5 | 13.0% | 43.3% | 6.1% | 1957 | $1,176 | 32.8% | 87.7% | 6.3% |
| 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 01104. 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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