ZIP Code 01109: Population, Income, Housing

State: MA

Total population: 31,124 Household income: $48,415 Rent: $1,189

Overview

Total population

31,124

Rent

$1,189

Year built

1943

Household income

$48,415

Per capita income

$22,188

Poverty rate

24.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.9 persons

Rent over 30% of income

54%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Massachusetts

County

Hampden County

City

Springfield

Total population

31,124

Adults over 25

17,394

Total households

9,542

Household size

2.9 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$48,415

Per capita income

$22,188

Poverty rate

24.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

54%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,189

Year built

1943

Households that rent

52.4%

Households that own

47.6%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

25.4%

Black

30.4%

Asian

1.9%

Two or more races

25.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

48.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

51.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

10,290 (91%)

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

1,015 (9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

34.8%

High school graduate or GED

32.5%

Some college or associate degree

14.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

17.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 01109 with: Hampden County, MA Springfield, MA Springfield metro area, MA Massachusetts United States

ZIP 01109

Total population31,124

Rent$1,189

Year built1943

Household income$48,415

Per capita income$22,188

Poverty rate24.9%

Unemployment rateN/A

Hampden County, MA

Total population462,815

Rent$1,136

Year built1959

Household income$71,306

Per capita income$38,219

Poverty rate16.3%

Unemployment rate5%

Springfield, MA

Total population154,749

Rent$1,144

Year built1952

Household income$52,656

Per capita income$27,337

Poverty rate25.8%

Unemployment rate6.1%

Springfield Metro Area, MA

Total population462,815

Rent$1,136

Year built1959

Household income$71,306

Per capita income$38,219

Poverty rate16.3%

Unemployment rate5.1%

Massachusetts State

Total population7,044,056

Rent$1,762

Year built1964

Household income$103,960

Per capita income$57,897

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate4%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP01109	CountyHampden, MA	CitySpringfield, MA	Metro AreaSpringfield metro area, MA	StateMassachusetts	CountryUnited States
Total population	31,124	462,815	154,749	462,815	7,044,056	334,922,499
Rent	$1,189	$1,136	$1,144	$1,136	$1,762	$1,413
Year built	1943	1959	1952	1959	1964	1980
Household income	$48,415	$71,306	$52,656	$71,306	$103,960	$80,734
Per capita income	$22,188	$38,219	$27,337	$38,219	$57,897	$44,673
Poverty rate	24.9%	16.3%	25.8%	16.3%	10%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5%	6.1%	5.1%	4%	4%

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Summary for 01109

Rent & Income

In 01109, the typical monthly rent is $1,189 and the typical household income is $48,415. Rent here is similar to Springfield and lower than Massachusetts, and household income is lower than both Springfield and Massachusetts. The estimated poverty rate is 24.9%, which is similar to the Springfield rate and higher than the Massachusetts rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 52.4% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 17.9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 01109 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 01109 — Poverty

How ZIP 01109 compares in Massachusetts (62 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,189	5 / 62	from lower rent	$1,021 – $2,873
Household income	$48,415	62 / 62	from higher income	$48,415 – $172,606
Poverty rate	24.9%	60 / 62	from lower poverty	2.9% – 30.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Massachusetts with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 01109

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 5th out of 62 ZIP Codes in Massachusetts. In Massachusetts as a whole, the range goes from $1,021 in ZIP 01040 up to $2,873 in ZIP 02446.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 01109 ranks 62nd out of 62 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $48,415 in ZIP 01109 up to $172,606 in ZIP 01810.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 60th out of 62 ZIP Codes. Across Massachusetts, figures vary from 2.9% in ZIP 01810 up to 30.5% in ZIP 01610.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 01109 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,189 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 01109

Annual Household Income: $48,415

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 01109

Estimated Rate: 24.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 01109

In ZIP Code 01109, households that rent: 4,998 (52.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,998	52.4%
Owner-Occupied	4,544	47.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 01109

In ZIP Code 01109, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,697 (54%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,697	54%
Other renter households	2,301	46%
Total renter households	4,998	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 01109

Less than High School: 6,053 people (34.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,651 people (32.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,577 people (14.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 3,113 people (17.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 17,394

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.