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Population and households in ZIP 01118
Household size in ZIP 01118
| Period | ZIP 01118 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, ZIP 01118 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Springfield area overall, where it has 2.51 people. Household size has climbed from 2.36 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 01118
| Period | ZIP 01118 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.7 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 01118 are younger than 39.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Springfield area overall, where the median age is 40.7. The median age has dropped from 40.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 01118
| Period | ZIP 01118 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 01118 (16.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 01118 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 01118
Renters in ZIP 01118
| Period | ZIP 01118 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.8% of households in ZIP 01118 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 28.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 01118
| Period | ZIP 01118 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in ZIP 01118 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.5 points, even as the national rate fell. ZIP 01118 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 01118
| Period | ZIP 01118 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 01118 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 01118
| Period | ZIP 01118 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $759 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,074 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,017 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,491 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$732 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 01118 costs $1,491 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Springfield area as a whole ($1,261). Rents are up $732 a month from 2006–10, a 96% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 01118
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 01118
| Period | ZIP 01118 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.6% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 01118 (32.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Even so, the share is higher than in the wider Springfield area (29.0%). The share with a degree has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 01118
| Period | ZIP 01118 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 01118 is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Massachusetts ZIP codes, though, ZIP 01118 has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 01118
| Period | ZIP 01118 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 01118 runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 01118 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 01118 | 2.61 | 39.0 | 16.7% | 18.8% | 3.8% | 1957 | $1,491 | 32.6% | 91.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 01108 | 2.80 | 34.5 | 21.3% | 54.5% | 8.4% | 1945 | $1,320 | 18.4% | 79.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 01128 | 2.74 | 38.8 | 12.6% | 14.7% | 3.9% | 1962 | $1,895 | 38.4% | 94.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 01109 | 2.86 | 33.1 | 30.7% | 52.7% | 12.0% | 1946 | $1,353 | 21.2% | 77.0% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 01028 | 2.68 | 44.4 | 7.4% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 1971 | $1,828 | 48.5% | 95.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 01119 | 2.51 | 36.1 | 18.9% | 24.6% | 6.2% | 1960 | $1,158 | 20.6% | 86.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 01105 | 2.28 | 32.2 | 23.5% | 83.6% | 9.3% | 1949 | $1,003 | 14.5% | 69.1% | 15.0% |
| ZIP 01129 | 2.40 | 44.1 | 5.5% | 19.5% | 5.1% | 1970 | $1,587 | 36.7% | 94.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 01103 | 1.56 | 33.5 | 14.0% | 95.4% | 6.1% | 1938 | $943 | 23.4% | 78.7% | 18.4% |
| ZIP 01106 | 2.69 | 45.1 | 6.2% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 1955 | $1,615 | 65.8% | 96.4% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 01104 | 2.69 | 35.9 | 23.9% | 50.7% | 7.5% | 1951 | $1,175 | 16.5% | 78.9% | 10.0% |
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 01118. 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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