01081 ZIP Code — Wales, MA

Hampden County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01081 is located in Wales, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. It covers approximately 14.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508.

About ZIP code 01081

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,636. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 31% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 01081 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,716

population

14.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01081 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01081

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01081. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wales	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01521 Holland (3.2 mi) 01010 Brimfield (4.7 mi) 01057 Monson (4.8 mi) 06076 Stafford Springs (5.3 mi) 01518 Fiskdale (6.8 mi) 01518 Fiskdale (6.8 mi) 01566 Sturbridge (8.2 mi) 01036 Hampden (9.5 mi) 01550 Southbridge (9.6 mi) 01069 Palmer (9.8 mi) 01080 Three Rivers (10.8 mi) 01506 Brookfield (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,716
Population density	119 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	14.47 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	42.0618
Longitude	-72.2314
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.7%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	6.1%	5.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,716

Population

119

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$88,636

Median household income

$42,857

Per capita income

$258,100

Median home value

$1,429

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

775

Housing units

27.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

126

35–44

120

118

45–54

112

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	390	22.7%
18 and over	1,326	77.3%
65 and over	254	14.8%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,633	92.6%
Two or more races	64	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	47	2.7%
Black or African American	9	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other race	3	0.2%
Asian	2	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.7%	44.2%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	28.3%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	6.1%	5.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	20.4%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	11.3%
Median income	$88,636

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 41.2%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$258,100
Median rent / month	$1,429
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	54.2%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Fuel oil	52.6%
Wood	15.3%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	369	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	94	13.6%
Male householder, no spouse	129	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	100	14.5%
Households with children under 18	222	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	27.5%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	22.8%
Married	52.1%	53.3%
Separated	1.0%	1.8%
Widowed	0.8%	7.0%
Divorced	13.4%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	7.6%
Kindergarten	26	6.8%
Elementary school	193	50.4%
High school	71	18.5%
College / grad school	64	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Construction 15.2%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Professional & management 7.8%

Retail trade 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Other services 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Information 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	5.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	74.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.3%
Public insurance	30.2%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,603	93.4%
Spanish	13	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,682	98.0%
Born in same state	1,664	97.0%
Born in different state	1,259	73.4%
Foreign born	18	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	2.0%
Not a US citizen	27	79.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	369	21.5%
French	266	15.5%
Arab	206	12%
German	131	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	0.8%
Norwegian	12	0.7%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01081

What city is ZIP code 01081 in?

ZIP code 01081 is primarily assigned to Wales, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01081 in?

ZIP code 01081 falls within Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01081 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 01081 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01081 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 01081 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 01081?

ZIP code 01081 has an estimated population of 1,716 residents, with a density of 119 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01081?

The median household income in ZIP code 01081 is $88,636, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 01081 in?

ZIP code 01081 observes the EST timezone.