01036 ZIP Code — Hampden, MA

Hampden County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01036 is located in Hampden, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. It covers approximately 19.61 square miles and serves a population of 4,966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01036

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $331,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $110,320. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 45% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01036 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,966

population

19.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampden	Acceptable
Hampden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01128 Springfield (3.9 mi) 01028 East Longmeadow (4.3 mi) 01095 Wilbraham (4.3 mi) 01129 Springfield (4.9 mi) 01057 Monson (5.5 mi) 01118 Springfield (5.7 mi) 06071 Somers (5.8 mi) 01119 Springfield (5.9 mi) 01151 Indian Orchard (7.2 mi) 01108 Springfield (7.3 mi) 01109 Springfield (7.5 mi) 01080 Three Rivers (7.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,966
Population density	253 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	19.61 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.0730
Longitude	-72.4166
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	19.1%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	11.0%	5.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,966

Population

253

People per sq mi

55.3

Median age

$110,320

Median household income

$47,370

Per capita income

$331,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.2%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

1,941

Housing units

36.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

124

10–14

124

154

15–19

154

20–24

288

25–34

290

238

35–44

239

208

45–54

210

280

55–59

281

276

60–64

277

459

65–74

461

189

75–84

190

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	608	12.2%
18 and over	4,358	87.8%
65 and over	1,386	27.9%
Median age	55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Two or more races 3.3%

Other race 2.7%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,618	89.3%
Hispanic or Latino	206	4%
Two or more races	170	3.3%
Other race	138	2.7%
Asian	22	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.1%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	11.0%	5.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k+ 13.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	20.0%
$200k+	13.9%
Median income	$110,320

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 53.8%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$331,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.2%
Renter occupied	4.8%
Vacant	3.2%
Single-family detached	95.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	25.7%
1950–1959	16.2%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.2%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Fuel oil	43.5%
Wood	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,395	70.8%
Cohabiting couple	207	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	105	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	264	13.4%
Households with children under 18	406	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	875	44.4%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	19.2%
Married	64.1%	61.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	2.8%	9.7%
Divorced	9.0%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 24.9%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 16.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	36.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	2.4%
Kindergarten	25	3.1%
Elementary school	366	45.6%
High school	196	24.4%
College / grad school	197	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Retail trade 13.7%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Construction 10.5%

Public administration 8.7%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Professional & management 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Other services 5.1%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	40.4%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.5%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	5.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	77.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	333	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.7%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,859	97.8%
Spanish	39	0.8%
Other Indo-European	13	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.4%
Other languages	8	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,879	98.2%
Born in same state	4,852	97.7%
Born in different state	3,985	80.2%
Foreign born	27	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	87	1.8%
Not a US citizen	75	86.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,073	21.6%
French	617	12.4%
Arab	614	12.4%
German	250	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	229	4.6%
English	30	0.6%
Irish	27	0.5%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01036

What city is ZIP code 01036 in?

ZIP code 01036 is primarily assigned to Hampden, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01036 in?

ZIP code 01036 falls within Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01036 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 01036 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01036 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 01036 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 01036 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 01036 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01036?

The median home value in ZIP code 01036 is $331,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 01036 in?

ZIP code 01036 observes the EST timezone.