Zip code 01057: Monson, Massachusetts
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 01057
01057 is a small-town zip code in Monson, Massachusetts (Hampden County), covering 45 sq mi of land. About 8,176 people live here, or 184 per square mile. The median resident is 47.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $98,508 a year, 22% above the national median of $80,734. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $345,300, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $874 a month.
29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.4 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and sales.
How 01057 compares
- Median age47.993rdU.S. 38.9 · MA 40152nd of 522 in MA
- Average commute34.4 min90thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min73rd of 504 in MA
- Veterans9.8%89thU.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%34th of 522 in MA
- 87thU.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%165th of 522 in MA
- Homeownership rate82.7%84thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%202nd of 518 in MA
- Healthcare workers12.1%82ndU.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%139th of 520 in MA
- 77thU.S. 10% · MA 8.8%165th of 520 in MA
- Median household income$98,50870thU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960313th of 503 in MA
- Government workers16.6%69thU.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%127th of 520 in MA
- 68thU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%126th of 520 in MA
- Per capita income$47,08967thU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897368th of 522 in MA
- Median earnings per worker$54,33866thU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095365th of 519 in MA
- Broadband access93.7%64thU.S. 91% · MA 92.8%276th of 518 in MA
- Median home value$345,30052ndU.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100432nd of 506 in MA
- Housing vacancy6.4%48thU.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%224th of 519 in MA
- 44thU.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%435th of 521 in MA
- 44thU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%302nd of 506 in MA
- Work from home10.9%40thU.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%395th of 520 in MA
- 36thU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489329th of 517 in MA
- Poverty rate8.4%34thU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%185th of 519 in MA
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%415th of 520 in MA
- Population density184/sq mi20thU.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi439th of 522 in MA
- Residents under 1818.2%20thU.S. 22% · MA 19.4%285th of 522 in MA
- 18thU.S. 14.1% · MA 18%452nd of 522 in MA
- Diversity index21.314thU.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7356th of 522 in MA
- Population8,17613thU.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056284th of 522 in MA
- 12thU.S. $1,413 · MA $1,762450th of 461 in MA
- Uninsured rate1.5%3rdStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%301st of 521 in MA
| Measure | 01057 | Hampden | MA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.9 | 40 | 40 | 38.9 | 152nd of 522 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 34.4 min | 22.7 min | 29.1 min | 26.4 min | 73rd of 504 | |
| Veterans | 9.8% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 34th of 522 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23% | 18.3% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 165th of 522 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.7% | 62.2% | 62.5% | 65.2% | 202nd of 518 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.1% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 139th of 520 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12% | 8.1% | 8.8% | 10% | 165th of 520 | |
| Median household income | $98,508 | $71,306 | $103,960 | $80,734 | 313th of 503 | |
| Government workers | 16.6% | 16.4% | 12.7% | 14.5% | 127th of 520 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6% | 6% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 126th of 520 | |
| Per capita income | $47,089 | $38,219 | $57,897 | $44,673 | 368th of 522 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $54,338 | $49,707 | $62,095 | $49,666 | 365th of 519 | |
| Broadband access | 93.7% | 89% | 92.8% | 91% | 276th of 518 | |
| Median home value | $345,300 | $298,800 | $562,100 | $332,700 | 432nd of 506 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.4% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 224th of 519 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% | 29.3% | 47.3% | 35.7% | 435th of 521 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49.1% | 54% | 51.8% | 51.1% | 302nd of 506 | |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 10.5% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 395th of 520 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.419 | 0.470 | 0.489 | 0.483 | 329th of 517 | |
| Poverty rate | 8.4% | 16.3% | 10% | 12.5% | 185th of 519 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 2.5% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 415th of 520 | |
| Population density | 184/sq mi | 750/sq mi | 903/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 439th of 522 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.2% | 20.9% | 19.4% | 22% | 285th of 522 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.9% | 9.4% | 18% | 14.1% | 452nd of 522 | |
| Diversity index | 21.3 | 56.8 | 52.7 | 61.4 | 356th of 522 | |
| Population | 8,176 | 462,815 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 | 284th of 522 | |
| Median gross rent | $874 | $1,136 | $1,762 | $1,413 | 450th of 461 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 1.5% | 3% | 2.6% | 8.4% | 301st of 521 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White88%
- Black0.5%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian0.7%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.0%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,265
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 68.5%
- Married couples
- 53.2%
- Living alone
- 22.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.8%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,490
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Vacant
- 6.4%
- Median year built
- 1971
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 49.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 10.5%
- Home value to income
- 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 01057 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $82,667 | $74,888 |
| Service | $43,274 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,708 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $71,094 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,817 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9.1%
- Households with broadband
- 93.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 82.4%
- No internet access
- 5.8%
- Without health insurance
- 1.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Monson
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Hampden County
- Center point
- 42.0936° N, 72.3215° W
- Land area
- 45 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Monson Center (unincorporated)8% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 01057
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01081 | Wales, MA | 5 mi | $86,979 |
| 01036 | Hampden, MA | 5.2 mi | $104,536 |
| 01095 | Wilbraham, MA | 6 mi | $122,330 |
| 01010 | Brimfield, MA | 6.4 mi | $111,250 |
| 01079 | Thorndike, MA | 6.4 mi | $70,588 |
| 01069 | Palmer, MA | 6.6 mi | $80,190 |
| 01080 | Three Rivers, MA | 6.7 mi | $89,063 |
| 06075 | Stafford, CT · PO box | 7.7 mi | — |
| 06077 | Staffordville, CT · PO box | 7.8 mi | — |
| 01521 | Holland, MA | 7.9 mi | $91,979 |
| 06076 | Stafford Springs, CT | 8.1 mi | $92,016 |
| 01092 | West Warren, MA | 8.1 mi | $68,614 |
Zip codes like 01057 elsewhere
Questions about 01057
What city is zip code 01057?
01057 is assigned to Monson, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 01057 in?
01057 is in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of 01057?
About 8,176 people live in 01057, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 01057 in?
01057 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 01057?
The median household income in 01057 is $98,508.
What zip codes are near 01057?
The closest zip codes to 01057 are 01081, 01036, 01095, 01010, 01079.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01057, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.