01070 ZIP Code — Plainfield, MA

Hampshire County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01070 is located in Plainfield, Massachusetts, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 19.84 square miles and serves a population of 571 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01070

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 $248,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,313) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 49% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 01070 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

571
population
19.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01070 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01070

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City Status
Plainfield Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
01026 Cummington (5.5 mi) 01330 Ashfield (5.9 mi) 01032 Goshen (6.7 mi) 01338 Buckland (7.6 mi) 01339 Charlemont (8.1 mi) 01098 Worthington (9 mi) 01096 Williamsburg (9.8 mi) 01370 Shelburne Falls (11 mi) 01346 Heath (11.1 mi) 01235 Hinsdale (11.5 mi) 01341 Conway (11.5 mi) 01225 Cheshire (11.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 571
Population density 29 / sq mi
State FIPS 25
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 19.84 sq mi
Water area 0.23 sq mi
Latitude 42.5196
Longitude -72.9252
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 41.9% 35.4% 31.3%
$50k – $100k 28.5% 28.3% 25.9%
$100k – $200k 20.4% 27.4% 28.5%
Over $200k 9.2% 8.9% 14.3%

Demographics & statistics

571
Population
29
People per sq mi
55.6
Median age
$60,313
Median household income
$46,148
Per capita income
$248,300
Median home value
$972
Median monthly rent
90.4%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
330
Housing units
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
8
5
5–9
6
28
10–14
31
12
15–19
13
6
20–24
7
16
25–34
19
27
35–44
31
29
45–54
33
19
55–59
21
28
60–64
31
55
65–74
63
32
75–84
36
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810117.7%
18 and over47082.3%
65 and over19434.0%
Median age55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%
Two or more races 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Black or African American 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White50788.6%
Two or more races529.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native91.6%
Black or African American10.2%
Hispanic or Latino10.2%
Asian10.2%
Other race10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.9% 35.4% 31.3%
$50k – $100k 28.5% 28.3% 25.9%
$100k – $200k 20.4% 27.4% 28.5%
Over $200k 9.2% 8.9% 14.3%
Under $10k 6.1%
$10k–$15k 5.4%
$15k–$25k 5.7%
$25k–$35k 6.1%
$35k–$50k 14.2%
$50k–$75k 16.1%
$75k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 11.9%
$150k–$200k 8.4%
$200k+ 13.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.1%
$10k–$15k5.4%
$15k–$25k5.7%
$25k–$35k6.1%
$35k–$50k14.2%
$50k–$75k16.1%
$75k–$100k12.3%
$100k–$150k11.9%
$150k–$200k8.4%
$200k+13.8%
Median income$60,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%
$50k–$100k 3.4%
$100k–$150k 8.9%
$150k–$200k 13.1%
$200k–$300k 33.5%
$300k–$500k 24.6%
$500k–$1M 15.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$248,300
Median rent / month$972
Owner occupied90.4%
Renter occupied9.6%
Vacant26.5%
Single-family detached93.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.2%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.8%
2010–20192.5%
2000–20093.1%
1990–199913.5%
1980–198917.7%
1970–197914.9%
1960–19697.6%
1950–195910.4%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier26.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.2%
1 bedroom11.0%
2 bedrooms34.1%
3 bedrooms27.9%
4 bedrooms20.6%
5+ bedrooms2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle34.1%
2 vehicles44.4%
3 or more21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity6.5%
Propane / LP gas28.7%
Fuel oil23.0%
Wood36.0%
Solar1.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11945.6%
Cohabiting couple2610.0%
Male householder, no spouse5320.3%
Female householder, no spouse6324.1%
Households with children under 184818.4%
Households with seniors (65+)14254.4%
Average household size2.17

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.4%27.1%
Married50.8%51.3%
Separated0.0%1.3%
Widowed3.6%3.8%
Divorced13.2%16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 1.6%
HS graduate 29.5%
Some college, no degree 14.3%
Associate's degree 7.4%
Bachelor's degree 20.8%
Graduate / professional 25.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.8%
Bachelor's or higher46.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool65.2%
Kindergarten10.9%
Elementary school2723.5%
High school6556.5%
College / grad school1613.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%
Manufacturing 15.0%
Professional & management 12.8%
Other services 10.6%
Retail trade 6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%
Construction 5.8%
Transportation & utilities 5.5%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Public administration 2.6%
Agriculture & mining 1.8%
Information 1.1%
Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.6%
Service10.9%
Sales & office13.9%
Natural resources & construction15.7%
Production & transportation13.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.7%
Government13.5%
Self-employed17.9%
Unpaid family workers2.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.6%
Carpool13.2%
Public transit0.4%
Walk2.9%
Work from home17.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)36.6

Poverty

All people 15.3%
Under 18 years 41.8%
18 and over 9.8%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security48.7%
Retirement income35.2%
Supplemental Security8.0%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP6.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity24.7%
High blood pressure30.6%
High cholesterol30.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis28.1%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.8%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression19.9%
Fair or poor health11.1%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance5.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.5%
Visited dentist73.3%
Cholesterol screening92.8%
Teeth loss10.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4810.2%
Disability%
Any disability10.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years6.5%
65 and over21.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.0%
Public insurance61.8%
No insurance0.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only55697.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)55497.0%
Born in same state55096.3%
Born in different state33358.3%
Foreign born40.7%
Naturalized citizen173.0%
Not a US citizen529.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French14625.6%
Italian7513.1%
German315.4%
Polish152.6%
Arab111.9%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian101.8%
Irish91.6%
English30.5%
Dutch30.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.7%
Internet access96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01070

What city is ZIP code 01070 in?

ZIP code 01070 is primarily assigned to Plainfield, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01070 in?

ZIP code 01070 falls within Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01070 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 01070 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 01070 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 01070 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01070 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 01070 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01070?

15% of residents in ZIP code 01070 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 01070 in?

ZIP code 01070 observes the EST timezone.

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