01103 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 01103, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

01103 is a zip code in Hampden County, Massachusetts, which covers Springfield, with a total population of 2,168 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 01103 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 01103.

The estimated population of people living in 01103 is 2,168, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 01103 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,168
+9%
-10.00%
2020
1,989
 -14.71% -
2019
2,332
 -2.39% -
2018
2,389
 -0.83% -
2017
2,409
 - -

Population of 01103 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 01103 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
24.5%
18.8%
 +30.32%
Black/African American
22.2%
12.2%
 +81.97%
Native
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
47.4%
63.7%
 -25.59%
Asian
1.9%
3.2%
 -40.63%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1.8%
 +11.11%
Other
1.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 01103 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 01103 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 01103 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 01103 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 -9.15% 40.2 -6.07% 38.7 -0.77%
2020 42.6 +6.5% 42.8 +13.53% 39 -19.09%
2019 40 +11.73% 37.7 +22.01% 48.2 +7.11%
2018 35.8 +6.55% 30.9 +0.98% 45 +11.39%
2017 33.6 - 30.6 - 40.4 -

The median age of the 01103 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 01103 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 181 4.7% 117 -55.56% 91 33
10 to 19 97 2.69% 62 5.96% 63 59
20 to 29 273 -20.62% 198 +58.67% 156 318
30 to 39 216 -50.66% 236 +28.25% 102 296
40 to 49 183 -15.34% 125 -69.84% 145 47
50 to 59 132 14.71% 162 +45.44% 131 237
60 to 69 49 +143.66% 267 -24.32% 137 194
70+ 30 -103.46% 81 +70.85% 9 150

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 01103 zip code is $20,978.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 01103.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $43,355.00
  • 45 to 64
    $26,164.00
  • 65 and over
    $11,529.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 01103 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 01103, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 01103 is currently $45,249.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.16% of households in 01103 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 01103 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    51.81%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.48%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 01103 is $30,184.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 01103 by the total population of 01103.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 01103 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 01103 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 01103 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 01103 zip over the age of 16 is 1,984.

Of those people, a total of 52.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 01103 is 47.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 01103 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 62 72.60% 75.60%
20 to 24 years 217 58.50% 30.70%
25 to 29 years 257 73.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 178 92.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 320 80.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 221 54.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 239 49.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 159 8.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 231 6.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 100 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 01103. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 966 46.30% 0.00%
Black or African American 406 68.00% 26.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 34 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 42 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 359 41.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 177 58.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 950 36.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 500 62.60% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 01103 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 01103 is 933, with median earnings of $36,827.00.

Women in 01103 are earning approximately 58.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 933 $36,827.00
Male 396 $57,759.00
Female 537 $33,697.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 01103 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 159 $70,083.00
Business and Financial 14 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $0.00
Community and Social Service 29 $36,058.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 92 $45,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 57 $64,327.00
Healthcare Support 122 $14,769.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 102 $7,368.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 85 $34,583.00
Sales 58 $14,405.00
Office and Administrative Support 25 $26,838.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 23 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 26 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 01103 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 01103.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 68 $90,652.00 91 $47,270.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 29 $36,058.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 42 $26,944.00 50 $46,406.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 28 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 25 $64,904.00 32 $56,818.00
Healthcare Support 20 $0.00 102 $14,306.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $7,303.00 67 $15,114.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00 30 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $59,091.00 39 $32,969.00
Sales 45 $42,841.00 13 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 17 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 26 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,434 households in 01103, with an average household size of 1.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 349 families living in the 01103 zip code with an average family size of 2.18 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 01103:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 123 56 170 1,085
Average Household Size 2.08 2.59 2.31 1.21
Total Families 123 56 170 0
Average Household Size 2.08 2.02 2.31 0

Poverty

Of the 349 families living in 01103, 23.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 01103:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,640 housing units in 01103.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,434 87.44%
Vacant 206 12.56%

78.60% of the total 1,640 housing units in 01103 are rental units. This is approximately 1,289 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 134 are occupied by the owner - or 8.17% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 01103 is $930.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 01103 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    11
  • Less than $500
    476
  • $500 to $999
    220
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    426
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    150
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    15
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 01103 is $146,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 01103 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    24
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    45
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    29
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    34
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 01103. The chart below shows the number of properties in 01103 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    994
  • 1940 to 1949
    79
  • 1950 to 1959
    141
  • 1960 to 1969
    17
  • 1970 to 1979
    278
  • 1980 to 1989
    41
  • 1990 to 1999
    18
  • 2000 to 2009
    43
  • 2010 to 2013
    2
  • 2014 or later
    27

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 01103 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    587
  • 1 vehicle available
    679
  • 2 vehicles available
    147
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    21

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 01103 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 01103 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 01103.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    109
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    207
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    133
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    193
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    66
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    20
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    62
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    14
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    36
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    33
  • 90 or more minutes
    7

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 01103 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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