01103 ZIP Code — Springfield, MA

Hampden County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01103 is located in Springfield, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. It covers approximately 0.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,245 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01103

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,800. Renters make up the majority at 92%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($21,288) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a significant foreign-born population at 23%; and Spanish spoken in 25% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 01103 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a diverse immigrant population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,245

population

0.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01103 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01103

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01103. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Acceptable
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01144 Springfield (0.1 mi) 01152 Springfield (0.1 mi) 01199 Springfield (0.1 mi) 01111 Springfield (0.1 mi) 01105 Springfield (0.5 mi) 01107 Springfield (1.6 mi) 01104 Springfield (2.1 mi) 01108 Springfield (2.3 mi) 01109 Springfield (2.4 mi) 01001 Agawam (3 mi) 01089 West Springfield (3 mi) 01118 Springfield (3.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,245
Population density	5,102 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	0.44 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.1034
Longitude	-72.5906
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	77.6%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	5.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,245

Population

5,102

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$21,288

Median household income

$35,124

Per capita income

$188,800

Median home value

$1,016

Median monthly rent

7.8%

Home ownership

44.5%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

273

Housing units

41.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

131

232

25–34

321

123

35–44

170

45–54

104

111

55–59

153

60–64

65–74

109

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	237	10.6%
18 and over	2,008	89.4%
65 and over	283	12.6%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 35.3%

Hispanic or Latino 20.8%

Black or African American 17.5%

Two or more races 14.8%

Other race 8.3%

Asian 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,002	35.3%
Hispanic or Latino	591	20.8%
Black or African American	496	17.5%
Two or more races	419	14.8%
Other race	235	8.3%
Asian	69	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.6%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	5.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 14.9%

$10k–$15k 20.1%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.9%
$10k–$15k	20.1%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	3.3%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$21,288

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 29.9%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$300k–$500k 33.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,800
Median rent / month	$1,016
Owner occupied	7.8%
Renter occupied	92.2%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	1.8%
Large apartment buildings	87.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	0.1%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	1.3%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	59.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.4%
1 bedroom	45.3%
2 bedrooms	41.8%
3 bedrooms	2.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	40.2%
1 vehicle	49.6%
2 vehicles	8.9%
3 or more	1.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	49.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	3.1%
No fuel used	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	7.6%
Cohabiting couple	166	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	436	29.1%
Female householder, no spouse	781	52.2%
Households with children under 18	173	11.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	272	18.2%
Average household size	1.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.8%	53.0%
Married	18.8%	10.5%
Separated	5.6%	5.5%
Widowed	4.5%	6.7%
Divorced	6.4%	24.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 20.0%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 20.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	41.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.0%
Kindergarten	20	4.9%
Elementary school	64	15.8%
High school	62	15.3%
College / grad school	255	63.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 51.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 26.5%

Professional & management 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Retail trade 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Other services 1.5%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.6%
Service	35.3%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.3%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	8.4%
Walk	21.8%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.8

Poverty

All people 44.5%

Under 18 years 41.6%

18 and over 44.9%

Married-couple families 15.9%

Female-led households 37.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.7%
Retirement income	9.0%
Supplemental Security	17.1%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	27.7%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	13.6%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	26.4%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	84.0%
Teeth loss	27.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	68.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.0%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,148	95.7%
Spanish	539	25.1%
Other Indo-European	482	22.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,813	80.8%
Born in same state	1,307	58.2%
Born in different state	828	36.9%
Foreign born	506	22.5%
Naturalized citizen	432	19.2%
Not a US citizen	314	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	180	8%
Arab	103	4.6%
French	60	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	22	1%
German	16	0.7%
Irish	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	66.6%
Internet access	81.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01103

What city is ZIP code 01103 in?

ZIP code 01103 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01103 in?

ZIP code 01103 falls within Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01103 mostly rentals?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 01103 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01103?

45% of residents in ZIP code 01103 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 01103?

Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 01103 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What share of ZIP code 01103 residents are foreign-born?

23% of residents in ZIP code 01103 are foreign-born, well above the national average of ~14%.

What timezone is ZIP code 01103 in?

ZIP code 01103 observes the EST timezone.