01072 ZIP Code — Shutesbury, MA

Franklin County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01072 is located in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 19.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,413 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01072

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $312,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $99,000. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 40% 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 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 01072 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,413

population

19.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shutesbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01054 Leverett (3.5 mi) 01379 Wendell (6.4 mi) 01002 Amherst (6.4 mi) 01375 Sunderland (6.9 mi) 01003 Amherst (7.3 mi) 01351 Montague (7.5 mi) 01380 Wendell Depot (8.7 mi) 01373 South Deerfield (10.1 mi) 01344 Erving (10.1 mi) 01366 Petersham (10.6 mi) 01038 Hatfield (10.9 mi) 01376 Turners Falls (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,413
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	19.09 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	42.4630
Longitude	-72.4200
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	25.5%	41.3%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	32.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.8%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,413

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$99,000

Median household income

$49,305

Per capita income

$312,800

Median home value

$1,539

Median monthly rent

89.1%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

656

Housing units

67.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

135

65–74

165

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	186	13.2%
18 and over	1,227	86.8%
65 and over	361	25.5%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.2%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,290	86.2%
Two or more races	92	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	84	5.6%
Other race	13	0.9%
Asian	12	0.8%
Black or African American	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.5%	41.3%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	32.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.8%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k+ 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	15.3%
$200k+	9.6%
Median income	$99,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 39.5%

$300k–$500k 44.6%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$312,800
Median rent / month	$1,539
Owner occupied	89.1%
Renter occupied	10.9%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.5%
Fuel oil	42.3%
Wood	20.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	289	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	32	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	103	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	190	30.9%
Households with children under 18	134	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	270	44.0%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	26.6%
Married	50.8%	45.0%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	8.6%
Divorced	7.1%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 14.5%

Some college, no degree 9.0%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 31.7%

Graduate / professional 35.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.8%
Bachelor's or higher	67.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	7.1%
Kindergarten	6	2.3%
Elementary school	93	35.0%
High school	47	17.7%
College / grad school	101	38.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.1%

Retail trade 10.1%

Professional & management 9.9%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Information 4.6%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Construction 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.8%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	2.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.4%
Government	34.6%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.5%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	22.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 3.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	37.9%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.7%
High blood pressure	26.3%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	16.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	4.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	74.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	8.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	17.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,378	97.5%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,335	94.5%
Born in same state	1,298	91.9%
Born in different state	783	55.4%
Foreign born	37	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	78	5.5%
Not a US citizen	64	82.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	346	24.5%
French	293	20.7%
German	42	3%
Arab	32	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	1.8%
Norwegian	20	1.4%
Irish	9	0.6%
Dutch	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01072

What city is ZIP code 01072 in?

ZIP code 01072 is primarily assigned to Shutesbury, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01072 in?

ZIP code 01072 falls within Franklin County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 01072?

67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 01072 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 01072 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 01072 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 01072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01072 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 01072 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 01072 in?

ZIP code 01072 observes the EST timezone.