01053 ZIP Code — Leeds, MA

Hampshire County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01053 is located in Leeds, Massachusetts, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 5.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,885 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01053

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $318,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% 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 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 01053 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,885

population

5.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leeds	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01062 Florence (1.9 mi) 01027 Easthampton (4.1 mi) 01039 Haydenville (4.3 mi) 01063 Northampton (4.6 mi) 01060 Northampton (4.9 mi) 01012 Chesterfield (5.4 mi) 01038 Hatfield (6.1 mi) 01096 Williamsburg (6.4 mi) 01035 Hadley (6.7 mi) 01073 Southampton (8.5 mi) 01032 Goshen (9.1 mi) 01373 South Deerfield (9.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,885
Population density	328 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	5.75 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	42.3522
Longitude	-72.7155
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	49.7%	35.4%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	27.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	7.1%	8.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,885

Population

328

People per sq mi

57.1

Median age

$60,875

Median household income

$41,167

Per capita income

$318,600

Median home value

$1,221

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment

616

Housing units

48.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

128

45–54

141

55–59

60–64

168

65–74

184

104

75–84

114

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	161	8.5%
18 and over	1,724	91.5%
65 and over	660	35.0%
Median age	57.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Black or African American 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,653	86%
Black or African American	165	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	38	2%
Other race	38	2%
Two or more races	23	1.2%
Asian	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	35.4%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	27.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	7.1%	8.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 19.7%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	19.7%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$60,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 33.6%

$300k–$500k 38.4%

$500k–$1M 14.8%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$318,600
Median rent / month	$1,221
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	50.9%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	1.4%
1980–1989	28.8%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	23.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	15.9%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	9.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.6%
Electricity	31.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Fuel oil	10.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	26.5%
Cohabiting couple	68	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	149	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	328	44.2%
Households with children under 18	102	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	367	49.5%
Average household size	1.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.1%	32.7%
Married	29.9%	22.4%
Separated	0.4%	12.0%
Widowed	2.7%	14.4%
Divorced	16.0%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 28.1%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 27.5%

Graduate / professional 20.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	48.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	72	23.9%
High school	67	22.3%
College / grad school	151	50.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.1%

Professional & management 11.6%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Retail trade 4.5%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 2.5%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.4%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.2%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	15.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.1%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	6.9%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	24.3%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.0%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.0%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	5.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	74.7%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	58.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,863	98.8%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,726	91.6%
Born in same state	1,717	91.1%
Born in different state	1,212	64.3%
Foreign born	9	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	159	8.4%
Not a US citizen	156	98.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	371	19.7%
Italian	216	11.5%
German	100	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	46	2.4%
Irish	12	0.6%
Norwegian	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01053

What city is ZIP code 01053 in?

ZIP code 01053 is primarily assigned to Leeds, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01053 in?

ZIP code 01053 falls within Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01053 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 01053 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 01053 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 01053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 01053?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 01053 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 01053 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 01053 in?

ZIP code 01053 observes the EST timezone.