01069 ZIP Code — Palmer, MA
Hampden County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01069 is located in Palmer, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. It covers approximately 28.06 square miles and serves a population of 8,516 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.
About ZIP code 01069
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $71,439. 35% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,516
population
28.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01069 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01069
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Palmer | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01080 Three Rivers (3.4 mi)
01057 Monson (6.7 mi)
01082 Ware (6.9 mi)
01082 Ware (6.9 mi)
01010 Brimfield (7 mi)
01007 Belchertown (7.5 mi)
01095 Wilbraham (7.5 mi)
01585 West Brookfield (7.7 mi)
01056 Ludlow (7.7 mi)
01081 Wales (9.8 mi)
01036 Hampden (9.9 mi)
01506 Brookfield (10.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,516 |
| Population density | 303 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 28.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1921 |
| Longitude | -72.3077 |
| 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 | 36.1% | 44.2% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 28.3% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.5% | 21.6% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 5.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
8,516
Population
303
People per sq mi
51.5
Median age
$71,439
Median household income
$42,227
Per capita income
$231,100
Median home value
$890
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
3,075
Housing units
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
190
Under 5
183
166
5–9
160
193
10–14
186
191
15–19
184
292
20–24
281
304
25–34
292
506
35–44
487
488
45–54
470
515
55–59
496
496
60–64
477
503
65–74
483
378
75–84
363
118
85+
114
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,320 | 15.5% |
| 18 and over | 7,196 | 84.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,959 | 23.0% |
| Median age | 51.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.5%
Two or more races
7.5%
Black or African American
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Asian
1.7%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,389 | 84.5% |
| Two or more races | 656 | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 237 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 227 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 151 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 83 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.1% | 44.2% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 28.3% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.5% | 21.6% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 5.9% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
18.2%
$100k–$150k
9.5%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k+
8.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.0% |
| $200k+ | 8.8% |
| Median income | $71,439 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
7.2%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
31.2%
$300k–$500k
25.5%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,100 |
| Median rent / month | $890 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 65.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.7% |
| Mobile homes | 7.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 18.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.2% |
| Electricity | 20.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.6% |
| Fuel oil | 58.2% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,478 | 38.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 283 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,124 | 29.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 963 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 784 | 20.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,283 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.6% | 26.7% |
| Married | 43.5% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 20.5% | 19.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
9.0%
HS graduate
27.6%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 39 | 2.5% |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 1.1% |
| Elementary school | 670 | 42.4% |
| High school | 380 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 476 | 30.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Manufacturing
19.4%
Professional & management
12.5%
Construction
7.3%
Retail trade
5.6%
Public administration
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Other services
3.1%
Information
2.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.3% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 13.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 19.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.4% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
7.4%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
7.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.5% |
| Retirement income | 32.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 6.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 72.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 631 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 56.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.5% |
| Public insurance | 41.9% |
| No insurance | 1.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,143 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 215 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 33 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 110 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 72 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,145 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 7,926 | 93.1% |
| Born in different state | 6,637 | 77.9% |
| Foreign born | 219 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 371 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 232 | 62.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,517 | 17.8% |
| Arab | 1,123 | 13.2% |
| French | 730 | 8.6% |
| German | 692 | 8.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 83 | 1% |
| English | 26 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.2% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01069
What city is ZIP code 01069 in?
ZIP code 01069 is primarily assigned to Palmer, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01069 in?
ZIP code 01069 falls within Hampden County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of ZIP code 01069?
ZIP code 01069 has an estimated population of 8,516 residents, with a density of 304 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01069?
The median home value in ZIP code 01069 is $231,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01069?
The median household income in ZIP code 01069 is $71,439, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01069 in?
ZIP code 01069 observes the EST timezone.