01096 ZIP Code — Williamsburg, MA

Hampshire County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01096 is located in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 35.88 square miles and serves a population of 2,516 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01096

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $339,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 36% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 01096 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,516
population
35.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01096 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01096

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01096. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Williamsburg Acceptable
Williamsburg Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
01032 Goshen (3.2 mi) 01039 Haydenville (4.5 mi) 01012 Chesterfield (5.5 mi) 01341 Conway (6.2 mi) 01053 Leeds (6.4 mi) 01330 Ashfield (6.5 mi) 01026 Cummington (7.4 mi) 01373 South Deerfield (8 mi) 01062 Florence (8.3 mi) 01038 Hatfield (9.1 mi) 01098 Worthington (9.6 mi) 01070 Plainfield (9.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,516
Population density 70 / sq mi
State FIPS 25
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 35.88 sq mi
Water area 0.33 sq mi
Latitude 42.4361
Longitude -72.7701
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 28.8% 35.4% 31.3%
$50k – $100k 29.1% 28.3% 25.9%
$100k – $200k 33.8% 27.4% 28.5%
Over $200k 8.3% 8.9% 14.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,516
Population
70
People per sq mi
47.9
Median age
$106,250
Median household income
$53,674
Per capita income
$339,400
Median home value
$1,357
Median monthly rent
85.2%
Home ownership
4.4%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
1,076
Housing units
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
48
Under 5
48
52
5–9
52
65
10–14
64
45
15–19
45
45
20–24
45
120
25–34
119
160
35–44
160
232
45–54
230
69
55–59
68
115
60–64
114
236
65–74
235
67
75–84
66
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1840015.9%
18 and over2,11684.1%
65 and over62024.6%
Median age47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%
Two or more races 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Black or African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
GroupCount%
White2,40894.6%
Two or more races722.8%
Hispanic or Latino291.1%
Black or African American210.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native140.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.8% 35.4% 31.3%
$50k – $100k 29.1% 28.3% 25.9%
$100k – $200k 33.8% 27.4% 28.5%
Over $200k 8.3% 8.9% 14.3%
Under $10k 1.6%
$10k–$15k 2.3%
$15k–$25k 4.2%
$25k–$35k 2.1%
$35k–$50k 9.3%
$50k–$75k 12.6%
$75k–$100k 15.9%
$100k–$150k 22.6%
$150k–$200k 17.3%
$200k+ 12.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.6%
$10k–$15k2.3%
$15k–$25k4.2%
$25k–$35k2.1%
$35k–$50k9.3%
$50k–$75k12.6%
$75k–$100k15.9%
$100k–$150k22.6%
$150k–$200k17.3%
$200k+12.2%
Median income$106,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.1%
$50k–$100k 1.8%
$100k–$150k 3.8%
$150k–$200k 7.6%
$200k–$300k 25.5%
$300k–$500k 43.3%
$500k–$1M 16.0%
$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$339,400
Median rent / month$1,357
Owner occupied85.2%
Renter occupied14.8%
Vacant10.7%
Single-family detached77.0%
Large apartment buildings0.4%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.37

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.9%
2000–200911.9%
1990–19998.1%
1980–198919.4%
1970–19795.8%
1960–19697.9%
1950–19598.1%
1940–19496.3%
1939 or earlier28.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom10.1%
2 bedrooms28.5%
3 bedrooms38.9%
4 bedrooms20.6%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.6%
1 vehicle26.0%
2 vehicles40.9%
3 or more29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas6.4%
Electricity4.5%
Propane / LP gas21.1%
Fuel oil47.6%
Wood16.6%
Solar1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family67060.5%
Cohabiting couple524.7%
Male householder, no spouse18716.9%
Female householder, no spouse19817.9%
Households with children under 1827224.6%
Households with seniors (65+)42138.0%
Average household size2.26

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.4%18.1%
Married63.5%63.8%
Separated3.1%0.2%
Widowed2.2%7.4%
Divorced6.7%10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 2.3%
HS graduate 23.9%
Some college, no degree 12.8%
Associate's degree 9.4%
Bachelor's degree 25.8%
Graduate / professional 25.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.2%
Bachelor's or higher51.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool357.1%
Kindergarten204.0%
Elementary school20942.2%
High school7414.9%
College / grad school15731.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%
Manufacturing 15.5%
Retail trade 12.2%
Public administration 8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Professional & management 5.4%
Construction 5.1%
Finance & real estate 4.9%
Other services 4.4%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Agriculture & mining 1.7%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.7%
Service11.7%
Sales & office14.7%
Natural resources & construction9.8%
Production & transportation18.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.8%
Government21.1%
Self-employed14.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.5%
Carpool3.0%
Public transit0.8%
Walk2.5%
Work from home17.9%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)27.5

Poverty

All people 4.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 5.2%
Married-couple families 2.5%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.0%
Retirement income25.8%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP4.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity23.3%
High blood pressure27.6%
High cholesterol28.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Heart disease5.5%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis25.6%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease5.4%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking12.2%
Binge drinking16.6%
No physical activity16.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.5%
Depression20.0%
Fair or poor health9.6%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health8.1%
No health insurance5.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.9%
Visited dentist75.7%
Cholesterol screening92.7%
Teeth loss9.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1175.6%
Disability%
Any disability11.3%
Under 185.8%
18–64 years6.9%
65 and over25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance83.2%
Public insurance32.7%
No insurance2.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,42096.2%
Spanish140.6%
Other Indo-European140.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,43596.8%
Born in same state2,40995.7%
Born in different state1,66466.1%
Foreign born261.0%
Naturalized citizen813.2%
Not a US citizen6276.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French59823.8%
Italian47819%
German28711.4%
Arab491.9%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian170.7%
Polish140.6%
English120.5%
Irish90.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.0%
Internet access97.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01096

What city is ZIP code 01096 in?

ZIP code 01096 is primarily assigned to Williamsburg, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01096 in?

ZIP code 01096 falls within Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01096 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 01096 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 01096?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 01096 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 01096 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01096?

The median home value in ZIP code 01096 is $339,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 01096 in?

ZIP code 01096 observes the EST timezone.

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