01079 ZIP Code — Thorndike, MA

Hampden County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01079 is located in Thorndike, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. It covers approximately 1.61 square miles and serves a population of 640 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01079

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 $264,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 41% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 01079 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

640

population

1.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thorndike	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	640
Population density	398 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	1.61 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.1968
Longitude	-72.3271
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	69.0%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	14.2%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	5.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

640

Population

398

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

Median household income

$22,823

Per capita income

$264,900

Median home value

$1,117

Median monthly rent

62.2%

Home ownership

23.4%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

163

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

109

45–54

133

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	128	20.0%
18 and over	512	80.0%
65 and over	39	6.1%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Other race 5.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	604	89.5%
Hispanic or Latino	35	5.2%
Other race	35	5.2%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.0%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	14.2%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	5.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 25.2%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.2%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 55.2%

$300k–$500k 27.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,900
Median rent / month	$1,117
Owner occupied	62.2%
Renter occupied	37.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	27.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	45.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	64.1%
4 bedrooms	3.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.4%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.4%
Electricity	25.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	42.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	130	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	64	24.4%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	68	26.0%
Households with children under 18	120	45.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	20	7.6%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.3%	27.3%
Married	44.8%	47.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.9%
Divorced	11.9%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.2%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	7.0%
Elementary school	73	57.0%
High school	36	28.1%
College / grad school	10	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.9%

Retail trade 20.5%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Finance & real estate 10.1%

Professional & management 7.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	31.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	4.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	40.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 23.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 29.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 48.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	10.7%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	6.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	72.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	23.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	630	98.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	639	99.8%
Born in same state	604	94.4%
Born in different state	553	86.4%
Foreign born	35	5.5%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	220	34.4%
French	81	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	11.3%
German	8	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01079

What city is ZIP code 01079 in?

ZIP code 01079 is primarily assigned to Thorndike, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01079 in?

ZIP code 01079 falls within Hampden County, Massachusetts.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01079?

23% of residents in ZIP code 01079 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 01079?

ZIP code 01079 has an estimated population of 640 residents, with a density of 398 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01079?

The median home value in ZIP code 01079 is $264,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 01079 in?

ZIP code 01079 observes the EST timezone.