01011 ZIP Code — Chester, MA

Hampden County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01011 is located in Chester, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. It covers approximately 32.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,318 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01011

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 $263,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,640. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 01011 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,318

population

32.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01011 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01011

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01011. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01050 Huntington (4 mi) 01008 Blandford (5.8 mi) 01253 Otis (7.7 mi) 01223 Becket (8.6 mi) 01098 Worthington (8.6 mi) 01071 Russell (9.4 mi) 01235 Hinsdale (10.1 mi) 01012 Chesterfield (10.6 mi) 01238 Lee (11.6 mi) 01034 Granville (12.3 mi) 01026 Cummington (12.4 mi) 01073 Southampton (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,318
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	32.80 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	42.2686
Longitude	-72.9808
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	31.5%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,318

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$80,640

Median household income

$33,754

Per capita income

$263,000

Median home value

$993

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

559

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

105

45–54

117

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	290	22.0%
18 and over	1,028	78.0%
65 and over	251	19.0%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 1.7%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,279	94.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34	2.5%
Other race	23	1.7%
Two or more races	16	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	26.0%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$80,640

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 35.4%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

$500k–$1M 8.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$263,000
Median rent / month	$993
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	40.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	48.2%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	0.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.6%
Fuel oil	60.7%
Wood	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	273	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	70	13.7%
Male householder, no spouse	91	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	78	15.2%
Households with children under 18	119	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	187	36.5%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	27.3%
Married	54.9%	53.6%
Separated	2.7%	0.7%
Widowed	2.5%	4.5%
Divorced	12.9%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.3%
Kindergarten	3	1.0%
Elementary school	152	50.0%
High school	114	37.5%
College / grad school	28	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.7%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Professional & management 9.0%

Other services 9.0%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Construction 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	29.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.0

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 28.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.4%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	5.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	74.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	13.8%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,279	97.0%
Spanish	12	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,276	96.8%
Born in same state	1,273	96.6%
Born in different state	911	69.1%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	42	3.2%
Not a US citizen	22	52.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	301	22.8%
Italian	169	12.8%
French	126	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	87	6.6%
English	3	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01011

What city is ZIP code 01011 in?

ZIP code 01011 is primarily assigned to Chester, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01011 in?

ZIP code 01011 falls within Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01011 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 01011 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 01011 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 01011 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 01011?

ZIP code 01011 has an estimated population of 1,318 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01011?

The median household income in ZIP code 01011 is $80,640, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 01011 in?

ZIP code 01011 observes the EST timezone.