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Population and households in ZIP 01106
Household size in ZIP 01106
| Period | ZIP 01106 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, ZIP 01106 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Springfield area as a whole, where it has 2.51 people.
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 01106
| Period | ZIP 01106 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.3 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 01106 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.1, 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 41.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 01106
| Period | ZIP 01106 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.2% of households in ZIP 01106, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 01106
Renters in ZIP 01106
| Period | ZIP 01106 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.2% of households in ZIP 01106 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly a third of owners (31.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.1 points, even as the national share rose. Only 33 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 01106
| Period | ZIP 01106 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in ZIP 01106 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, 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 01106
| Period | ZIP 01106 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 01106 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest 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 01106
| Period | ZIP 01106 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,129 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,487 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,229 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,615 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$486 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 01106 costs $1,615 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Springfield area overall ($1,261). Rent has climbed $486 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.6% of household income on rent, 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 01106
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01106
| Period | ZIP 01106 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.8% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.4% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.0% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.8% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 01106: 65.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.9 points, 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 01106
| Period | ZIP 01106 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 01106: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 01106
| Period | ZIP 01106 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in ZIP 01106 is the same as the national rate. The rate is lower than in the Springfield area as a whole (6.3%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 01106 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 01106 | 2.69 | 45.1 | 6.2% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 1955 | $1,615 | 65.8% | 96.4% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 01108 | 2.80 | 34.5 | 21.3% | 54.5% | 8.4% | 1945 | $1,320 | 18.4% | 79.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 01001 | 2.27 | 47.6 | 6.3% | 24.7% | 4.2% | 1967 | $1,264 | 35.6% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 01028 | 2.68 | 44.4 | 7.4% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 1971 | $1,828 | 48.5% | 95.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 01105 | 2.28 | 32.2 | 23.5% | 83.6% | 9.3% | 1949 | $1,003 | 14.5% | 69.1% | 15.0% |
| ZIP 01118 | 2.61 | 39.0 | 16.7% | 18.8% | 3.8% | 1957 | $1,491 | 32.6% | 91.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 01103 | 1.56 | 33.5 | 14.0% | 95.4% | 6.1% | 1938 | $943 | 23.4% | 78.7% | 18.4% |
| ZIP 06082 | 2.37 | 41.6 | 9.1% | 24.3% | 4.7% | 1965 | $1,552 | 31.7% | 93.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 01109 | 2.86 | 33.1 | 30.7% | 52.7% | 12.0% | 1946 | $1,353 | 21.2% | 77.0% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 01128 | 2.74 | 38.8 | 12.6% | 14.7% | 3.9% | 1962 | $1,895 | 38.4% | 94.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 01107 | 2.82 | 30.2 | 23.7% | 74.4% | 10.0% | 1949 | $969 | 13.1% | 65.3% | 13.9% |
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 01106. 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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