01012 ZIP Code — Chesterfield, MA

Hampshire County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01012 is located in Chesterfield, Massachusetts, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 12.07 square miles and serves a population of 440 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01012

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 $301,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,906. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 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 01012 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

440

population

12.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01012 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01012

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chesterfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01053 Leeds (5.4 mi) 01096 Williamsburg (5.5 mi) 01032 Goshen (6.2 mi) 01098 Worthington (6.7 mi) 01062 Florence (6.9 mi) 01026 Cummington (7.2 mi) 01027 Easthampton (7.2 mi) 01039 Haydenville (7.4 mi) 01050 Huntington (7.8 mi) 01063 Northampton (9.9 mi) 01073 Southampton (10.1 mi) 01060 Northampton (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	440
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	12.07 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	42.3654
Longitude	-72.8199
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	413

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	35.4%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	27.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	8.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

440

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$73,906

Median household income

$38,397

Per capita income

$301,700

Median home value

$1,022

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

199

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	16.8%
18 and over	366	83.2%
65 and over	96	21.8%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	430	97.7%
Two or more races	10	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	35.4%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	27.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	8.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$73,906

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 43.0%

$300k–$500k 38.4%

$500k–$1M 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$301,700
Median rent / month	$1,022
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	31.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	13.4%
2 bedrooms	37.4%
3 bedrooms	34.1%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	42.4%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.1%
Electricity	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Fuel oil	33.8%
Wood	31.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	16	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	35	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	54	27.3%
Households with children under 18	49	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	39.9%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	25.6%
Married	51.3%	46.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	13.8%
Divorced	13.6%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.4%
Kindergarten	10	11.9%
Elementary school	31	36.9%
High school	30	35.7%
College / grad school	11	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.5%

Construction 27.8%

Retail trade 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Professional & management 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	27.0%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	27.0%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.4%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 27.0%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 47.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.9%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	5.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	73.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	435	98.9%
Spanish	10	2.3%
Other Indo-European	10	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	440	100.0%
Born in same state	430	97.7%
Born in different state	372	84.5%
Foreign born	10	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	99	22.5%
Italian	74	16.8%
German	37	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	2.5%
Polish	6	1.4%
Norwegian	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	79.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01012

What city is ZIP code 01012 in?

ZIP code 01012 is primarily assigned to Chesterfield, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01012 in?

ZIP code 01012 falls within Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01012 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 01012 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 01012?

ZIP code 01012 has an estimated population of 440 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01012?

The median home value in ZIP code 01012 is $301,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01012?

The median household income in ZIP code 01012 is $73,906, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 01012 in?

ZIP code 01012 observes the EST timezone.