01109 ZIP Code — Springfield, MA

Hampden County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01109 is located in Springfield, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. It covers approximately 5.44 square miles and serves a population of 31,301 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01109

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,100. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $42,928. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 01109 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

31,301

population

5.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01109 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01109

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01109. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Acceptable
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01104 Springfield (1.3 mi) 01119 Springfield (1.9 mi) 01118 Springfield (2 mi) 01105 Springfield (2.1 mi) 01103 Springfield (2.4 mi) 01144 Springfield (2.4 mi) 01199 Springfield (2.4 mi) 01111 Springfield (2.4 mi) 01152 Springfield (2.5 mi) 01108 Springfield (2.6 mi) 01151 Indian Orchard (3 mi) 01107 Springfield (3.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	31,301
Population density	5,754 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	5.44 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	42.1187
Longitude	-72.5490
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	63.9%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

31,301

Population

5,754

People per sq mi

29.0

Median age

$42,928

Median household income

$19,730

Per capita income

$180,100

Median home value

$1,075

Median monthly rent

42.9%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

5,283

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

983

Under 5

956

992

5–9

965

1,217

10–14

1,184

1,733

15–19

1,686

2,076

20–24

2,020

2,225

25–34

2,165

1,676

35–44

1,630

1,536

45–54

1,494

826

55–59

803

776

60–64

754

1,080

65–74

1,050

503

75–84

490

244

85+

237

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,648	24.4%
18 and over	23,653	75.6%
65 and over	3,604	11.5%
Median age	29.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 30.3%

Black or African American 29.7%

Hispanic or Latino 17.1%

Two or more races 11%

Other race 9.8%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	11,441	30.3%
Black or African American	11,227	29.7%
Hispanic or Latino	6,437	17.1%
Two or more races	4,153	11%
Other race	3,712	9.8%
Asian	425	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	343	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$42,928

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 31.7%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,100
Median rent / month	$1,075
Owner occupied	42.9%
Renter occupied	57.1%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	44.5%
Large apartment buildings	11.7%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	46.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.4%
1 vehicle	41.2%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	12.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.5%
Electricity	19.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	10.6%
No fuel used	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,412	25.1%
Cohabiting couple	714	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,904	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	4,593	47.7%
Households with children under 18	3,635	37.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,811	29.2%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.0%	55.0%
Married	26.8%	24.1%
Separated	2.7%	6.0%
Widowed	1.0%	5.5%
Divorced	7.4%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	399	3.8%
Kindergarten	492	4.7%
Elementary school	3,548	33.6%
High school	1,808	17.1%
College / grad school	4,298	40.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.4%

Retail trade 10.9%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Professional & management 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Public administration 5.5%

Other services 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Construction 1.5%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.4%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.0%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 34.2%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 25.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	22.7%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	26.1%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	14.0%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.2%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	538	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.3%
Public insurance	63.9%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,362	93.8%
Spanish	4,380	14.9%
Other Indo-European	4,049	13.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.1%
Other languages	187	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	28,186	90.0%
Born in same state	21,969	70.2%
Born in different state	15,536	49.6%
Foreign born	6,217	19.9%
Naturalized citizen	3,115	10.0%
Not a US citizen	1,890	60.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,939	6.2%
Italian	997	3.2%
French	300	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	177	0.6%
English	11	0%
Norwegian	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01109

What city is ZIP code 01109 in?

ZIP code 01109 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01109 in?

ZIP code 01109 falls within Hampden County, Massachusetts.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01109?

25% of residents in ZIP code 01109 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 01109 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 01109 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01109?

The median home value in ZIP code 01109 is $180,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01109?

The median household income in ZIP code 01109 is $42,928, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 01109 in?

ZIP code 01109 observes the EST timezone.