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Household size in ZIP 01108
| Period | ZIP 01108 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 01108 average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has crept up from 2.75 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the east.
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 01108
| Period | ZIP 01108 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.9 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.5 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 01108 is young: half of its residents are under 34.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 32.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 are younger.
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 01108
| Period | ZIP 01108 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in ZIP 01108 (21.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 01108
Renters in ZIP 01108
| Period | ZIP 01108 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.6% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.5% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.5% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 01108 rent: 54.5% 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, 43.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.1 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 01108
| Period | ZIP 01108 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 01108 is close to the national rate: 8.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 10.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 01108
| Period | ZIP 01108 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 01108 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1945, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1940 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have older homes.
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 01108
| Period | ZIP 01108 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $889 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $949 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,033 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,320 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$431 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 01108 costs $1,320 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $431 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.2% 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 01108
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01108
| Period | ZIP 01108 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 01108 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 4.0 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 01108
| Period | ZIP 01108 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.1% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.7% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.3% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 01108 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 01108
| Period | ZIP 01108 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 01108: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 30 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 9.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 01108 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 01108 | 2.80 | 34.5 | 21.3% | 54.5% | 8.4% | 1945 | $1,320 | 18.4% | 79.2% | 7.7% |
| 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 01109 | 2.86 | 33.1 | 30.7% | 52.7% | 12.0% | 1946 | $1,353 | 21.2% | 77.0% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 01106 | 2.69 | 45.1 | 6.2% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 1955 | $1,615 | 65.8% | 96.4% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 01028 | 2.68 | 44.4 | 7.4% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 1971 | $1,828 | 48.5% | 95.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 01104 | 2.69 | 35.9 | 23.9% | 50.7% | 7.5% | 1951 | $1,175 | 16.5% | 78.9% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 01107 | 2.82 | 30.2 | 23.7% | 74.4% | 10.0% | 1949 | $969 | 13.1% | 65.3% | 13.9% |
| ZIP 01199 | 2.67 | 36.9 | 5.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 1938 | $1,659 | 65.3% | 93.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 01001 | 2.27 | 47.6 | 6.3% | 24.7% | 4.2% | 1967 | $1,264 | 35.6% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
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 01108. 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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