01008 ZIP Code — Blandford, MA

Hampden County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01008 is located in Blandford, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. It covers approximately 61.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,231 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01008

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $279,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,405. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01008 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,231

population

61.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01008 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01008

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blandford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01071 Russell (5.3 mi) 01011 Chester (5.8 mi) 01050 Huntington (6.4 mi) 01034 Granville (6.5 mi) 01253 Otis (7.1 mi) 01085 Westfield (9.6 mi) 01255 Sandisfield (9.8 mi) 01073 Southampton (11.4 mi) 01245 Monterey (12.3 mi) 06027 East Hartland (12.8 mi) 01223 Becket (13 mi) 01077 Southwick (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,231
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	61.19 sq mi
Water area	2.17 sq mi
Latitude	42.1870
Longitude	-72.9561
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	413

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.7%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	7.5%	5.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,231

Population

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$93,405

Median household income

$45,213

Per capita income

$279,400

Median home value

$932

Median monthly rent

94.5%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

592

Housing units

33.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

134

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	197	16.0%
18 and over	1,034	84.0%
65 and over	318	25.8%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,211	98%
Two or more races	18	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.7%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	7.5%	5.9%	14.3%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	19.4%
$100k–$150k	23.2%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$93,405

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 37.5%

$300k–$500k 30.1%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$279,400
Median rent / month	$932
Owner occupied	94.5%
Renter occupied	5.5%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	93.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	38.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	52.2%
Wood	22.4%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	283	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	38	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	111	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	99	18.6%
Households with children under 18	117	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	41.8%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	31.1%
Married	53.4%	53.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	6.3%
Divorced	11.5%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 13.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	5.4%
Kindergarten	7	3.8%
Elementary school	78	42.4%
High school	57	31.0%
College / grad school	32	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Professional & management 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.5%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	5.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	75.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	90	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	20.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,184	96.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,206	98.0%
Born in same state	1,201	97.6%
Born in different state	899	73.0%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	25	2.0%
Not a US citizen	19	76.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	348	28.3%
French	160	13%
Arab	158	12.8%
German	131	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	24	1.9%
Polish	11	0.9%
English	6	0.5%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	95.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01008

What city is ZIP code 01008 in?

ZIP code 01008 is primarily assigned to Blandford, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01008 in?

ZIP code 01008 falls within Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01008 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 01008 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01008 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 01008 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 01008 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 01008 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 01008?

ZIP code 01008 has an estimated population of 1,231 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 01008 in?

ZIP code 01008 observes the EST timezone.