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Chicopee, MA
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01013, 01020, 01022.
Population
55,295
Land area
22.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,414
ZIP codes
3
Chicopee and its ZIP codes
Chicopee at a glance
- Chicopee is about 2.7 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- It is the 23rd most populous of 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- Households here earn a median of $62,615 a year, 40% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $274,500 (51% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,157 a month.
Local data for Chicopee, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chicopee, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,615
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$274,500
Median rent
$1,157/mo
Homeownership
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (12,693), Polish Americans (7,692), French Americans (6,639).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hampden County. PPP loans are for Chicopee.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,686
201,216 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,238
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.21B
FY 2026, $6,892 per person
PPP loans
$90.24M
902 loans, 9,979 jobs reported
How people get to work
Chicopee, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chicopee, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,243
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
496
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chicopee, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Chicopee
3 in or overlapping Chicopee. Population shown
Cities near Chicopee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringfieldCity | 4.2 mi | 31.9 |
| HolyokeCity | 5.1 mi | 21.2 |
| West Springfield TownCity | 5.3 mi | 16.7 |
| GranbyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.5 |
| WilbrahamCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 5.6 |
| EasthamptonCity | 7.9 mi | 13.3 |
| Agawam TownCity | 8.1 mi | 23.3 |
| LongmeadowCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 9.1 |
| WestfieldCity | 9.6 mi | 46.3 |
| Sherwood Manor, CTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| BelchertownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5 |
| Hazardville, CTCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| NorthamptonCity | 12 mi | 34.2 |
| Thompsonville, CTCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| Suffield Depot, CTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Palmer TownCity | 13 mi | 31.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chicopee, MA in?
- Chicopee is in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Chicopee, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chicopee include 01013, 01020, 01022.
- What is the population of Chicopee, MA?
- About 55,295 people live in Chicopee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chicopee?
- Nearby places include Springfield (4.2 mi), Holyoke (5.1 mi), West Springfield Town (5.3 mi), Granby (7.1 mi), Wilbraham (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023