01071 ZIP Code — Russell, MA
Hampden County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01071 is located in Russell, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. It covers approximately 15.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,259 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.
About ZIP code 01071
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 $267,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $105,417. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
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 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,259
population
15.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01071 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01071
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Russell | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01085 Westfield (4.3 mi)
01008 Blandford (5.3 mi)
01073 Southampton (7.2 mi)
01034 Granville (7.2 mi)
01050 Huntington (7.5 mi)
01077 Southwick (9.3 mi)
01011 Chester (9.4 mi)
01027 Easthampton (11 mi)
01089 West Springfield (11.3 mi)
01030 Feeding Hills (11.4 mi)
01040 Holyoke (11.6 mi)
06027 East Hartland (11.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,259 |
| Population density | 80 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 15.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1692 |
| Longitude | -72.8545 |
| 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 | 27.1% | 44.2% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.0% | 28.3% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.7% | 21.6% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 5.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
1,259
Population
80
People per sq mi
47.0
Median age
$105,417
Median household income
$48,280
Per capita income
$267,400
Median home value
$933
Median monthly rent
88.3%
Home ownership
3.8%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
556
Housing units
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
18
Under 5
15
21
5–9
19
18
10–14
16
53
15–19
46
66
20–24
58
66
25–34
57
68
35–44
59
104
45–54
90
87
55–59
76
68
60–64
59
83
65–74
72
19
75–84
16
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 163 | 12.9% |
| 18 and over | 1,096 | 87.1% |
| 65 and over | 195 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 47.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black or African American
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.6%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,170 | 91.4% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.1% | 44.2% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.0% | 28.3% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.7% | 21.6% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 5.9% | 14.3% |
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
1.1%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
34.2%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
13.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 34.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 13.0% |
| Median income | $105,417 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.2%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k–$300k
43.6%
$300k–$500k
37.0%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $267,400 |
| Median rent / month | $933 |
| Owner occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter occupied | 11.7% |
| Vacant | 14.2% |
| Single-family detached | 82.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% |
| 3 or more | 37.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.6% |
| Electricity | 5.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.4% |
| Fuel oil | 70.4% |
| Wood | 13.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 306 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 50 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 111 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 63 | 11.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 109 | 20.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 145 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.5% | 34.7% |
| Married | 49.2% | 53.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 5.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
40.3%
Some college, no degree
11.2%
Associate's degree
15.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 17 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 60 | 24.1% |
| High school | 72 | 28.9% |
| College / grad school | 97 | 39.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.7%
Construction
16.2%
Manufacturing
15.6%
Retail trade
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Professional & management
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
0.6%
Other services
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.8% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.2% |
| Government | 22.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
3.8%
Under 18 years
7.4%
18 and over
3.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
36.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.8% |
| Retirement income | 30.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 6.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 74.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 73 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 19.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.4% |
| Public insurance | 26.6% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,226 | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 24 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,218 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 1,192 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 976 | 77.5% |
| Foreign born | 26 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 41 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 28 | 68.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 421 | 33.4% |
| Italian | 209 | 16.6% |
| French | 118 | 9.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 45 | 3.6% |
| English | 7 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01071
What city is ZIP code 01071 in?
ZIP code 01071 is primarily assigned to Russell, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01071 in?
ZIP code 01071 falls within Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 01071 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 01071 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01071?
The median household income in ZIP code 01071 is $105,417, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 01071?
ZIP code 01071 has an estimated population of 1,259 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01071?
The median home value in ZIP code 01071 is $267,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 01071 in?
ZIP code 01071 observes the EST timezone.