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Belchertown, MA

Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01007.

Population

2,355

Land area

5sq mi

People per sq mi

468

ZIP codes

1

Belchertown and its ZIP codes

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Belchertown at a glance

  • Belchertown is 48% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $77,428 a year, 26% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,900 (38% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $970 a month.

Local data for Belchertown, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Belchertown, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,428

Poverty rate

14.2%

Median home value

$346,900

Median rent

$970/mo

Homeownership

70.0%

Bachelor's or higher

53.2%

Median age

48.5

Average commute

27.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (479), Polish Americans (311), Italian Americans (263).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hampshire County. PPP loans are for Belchertown.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,831

64,889 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,432

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $8,183 per person

PPP loans

$13.8M

305 loans, 1,865 jobs reported

Hampshire County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Belchertown, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.2%
  • Carpooled7.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.6%

Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Belchertown, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

1,006

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

339

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 15°F

47.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Belchertown, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.9%

U.S. 33.3% -9.4 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

10.9%

U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.9%

U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts

ZIP codes in Belchertown

1 in or overlapping Belchertown. Population shown

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Cities near Belchertown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GranbyCensus-designated place6.3 mi3.5
Palmer TownCity6.8 mi31.6
WareCensus-designated place8 mi6.2
Amherst TownCity8.9 mi27.6
West WarrenCensus-designated place8.9 mi1.3
WilbrahamCensus-designated place9.9 mi5.6
WarrenCensus-designated place11 mi1.3
ChicopeeCity12 mi22.9
West BrookfieldCensus-designated place13 mi1.3
Monson CenterCensus-designated place13 mi3.4
HatfieldCensus-designated place13 mi2.4
HolyokeCity13 mi21.2
SpringfieldCity13 mi31.9
EasthamptonCity14 mi13.3
NorthamptonCity15 mi34.2
BrookfieldCensus-designated place15 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Belchertown, MA in?
Belchertown is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Belchertown, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Belchertown include 01007.
What is the population of Belchertown, MA?
About 2,355 people live in Belchertown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Belchertown?
Nearby places include Granby (6.3 mi), Palmer Town (6.8 mi), Ware (8 mi), Amherst Town (8.9 mi), West Warren (8.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023