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Northampton, MA
City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01053, 01060, 01062, 01063.
Population
30,962
Land area
34.2sq mi
People per sq mi
904
ZIP codes
4
Northampton and its ZIP codes
Northampton at a glance
- It is the 49th most populous of 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- Households here earn a median of $80,288 a year, 23% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $429,700 (24% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,439 a month.
Local data for Northampton, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northampton, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,288
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$429,700
Median rent
$1,439/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
62.7%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,467), German Americans (3,119), Italian Americans (2,588).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hampshire County. PPP loans are for Northampton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 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
$106M
1,192 loans, 12,001 jobs reported
How people get to work
Northampton, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.4%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked8.2%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home24.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northampton, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
83° / 14°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northampton, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.1%
U.S. 33.3% -10.2 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
ZIP codes in Northampton
4 in or overlapping Northampton. Population shown
Cities near Northampton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HatfieldCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.4 |
| EasthamptonCity | 5 mi | 13.3 |
| HolyokeCity | 7.5 mi | 21.2 |
| Amherst TownCity | 9 mi | 27.6 |
| GranbyCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.5 |
| South DeerfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| ChicopeeCity | 12 mi | 22.9 |
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| RussellCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| WestfieldCity | 14 mi | 46.3 |
| West Springfield TownCity | 14 mi | 16.7 |
| BelchertownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5 |
| DeerfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| SpringfieldCity | 16 mi | 31.9 |
| BlandfordCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northampton, MA in?
- Northampton is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Northampton, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Northampton include 01053, 01060, 01062, 01063.
- What is the population of Northampton, MA?
- About 30,962 people live in Northampton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northampton?
- Nearby places include Hatfield (4.8 mi), Easthampton (5 mi), Holyoke (7.5 mi), Amherst Town (9 mi), Granby (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023