01085 ZIP Code — Westfield, MA
Hampden County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01085 is located in Westfield, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. It covers approximately 59.73 square miles and serves a population of 41,592 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.
About ZIP code 01085
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 $283,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $78,901. 35% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,592
population
59.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01085 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01085
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Westfield | Acceptable |
| Westfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01071 Russell (4.3 mi)
01073 Southampton (4.9 mi)
01089 West Springfield (7.1 mi)
01077 Southwick (7.8 mi)
01040 Holyoke (7.9 mi)
01030 Feeding Hills (8.1 mi)
01013 Chicopee (8.6 mi)
01107 Springfield (8.8 mi)
01027 Easthampton (9.4 mi)
01008 Blandford (9.6 mi)
01050 Huntington (10.1 mi)
01152 Springfield (10.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,592 |
| Population density | 696 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 59.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1627 |
| Longitude | -72.7714 |
| 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 | 31.4% | 44.2% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 28.3% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 21.6% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 5.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
41,592
Population
696
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$78,901
Median household income
$39,355
Per capita income
$283,500
Median home value
$1,050
Median monthly rent
67.1%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
11,559
Housing units
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
871
Under 5
949
1,176
5–9
1,282
1,040
10–14
1,133
1,680
15–19
1,830
1,641
20–24
1,787
2,619
25–34
2,852
2,205
35–44
2,401
2,341
45–54
2,550
1,403
55–59
1,528
1,329
60–64
1,448
2,293
65–74
2,498
814
75–84
886
496
85+
540
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,139 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 33,453 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 7,527 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.3%
Hispanic or Latino
6.3%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
4.1%
Other race
3.6%
Black or African American
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,627 | 80.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,783 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,894 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1,832 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 1,580 | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 632 | 1.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 44.2% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 28.3% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 21.6% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 5.9% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
8.0%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k+
10.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.6% |
| $200k+ | 10.5% |
| Median income | $78,901 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k–$300k
43.0%
$300k–$500k
34.4%
$500k–$1M
7.5%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $283,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,050 |
| Owner occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter occupied | 32.9% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 59.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.2% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% |
| 3 or more | 22.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.3% |
| Electricity | 17.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.8% |
| Fuel oil | 28.8% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,816 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 849 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,575 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,527 | 28.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,356 | 27.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,279 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.4% | 32.9% |
| Married | 49.4% | 46.3% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
27.6%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
11.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 489 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 427 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,618 | 32.5% |
| High school | 2,119 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,496 | 40.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.4%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Retail trade
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Professional & management
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Construction
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Public administration
4.8%
Other services
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.8% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.9% |
| Government | 18.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 6.7% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
9.9%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
14.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| High blood pressure | 28.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 6.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 74.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,157 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.8% |
| Public insurance | 43.3% |
| No insurance | 2.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,772 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 3,932 | 9.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,161 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,432 | 6.1% |
| Other languages | 319 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,966 | 88.9% |
| Born in same state | 35,271 | 84.8% |
| Born in different state | 28,058 | 67.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,695 | 4.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,626 | 11.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,220 | 48.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,866 | 18.9% |
| French | 3,895 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 2,839 | 6.8% |
| German | 2,005 | 4.8% |
| Norwegian | 227 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 162 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 152 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 32 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 30 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01085
What city is ZIP code 01085 in?
ZIP code 01085 is primarily assigned to Westfield, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01085 in?
ZIP code 01085 falls within Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Does ZIP code 01085 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 01085 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 01085?
ZIP code 01085 has an estimated population of 41,592 residents, with a density of 696 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01085?
The median home value in ZIP code 01085 is $283,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01085?
The median household income in ZIP code 01085 is $78,901, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01085 in?
ZIP code 01085 observes the EST timezone.