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Russell, MA
Census-designated place in Hampden County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01071.
Population
487
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
212
ZIP codes
1
Russell and its ZIP codes
Russell at a glance
- Russell is 77% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
Local data for Russell, MA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hampden County. PPP loans are for Russell.
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
$3.2B
FY 2026, $6,892 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Russell, 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
84° / 16°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Russell, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
ZIP codes in Russell
1 in or overlapping Russell. Population shown
Cities near Russell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.6 |
| BlandfordCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| WestfieldCity | 6.7 mi | 46.3 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| EasthamptonCity | 11 mi | 13.3 |
| HolyokeCity | 12 mi | 21.2 |
| West Springfield TownCity | 12 mi | 16.7 |
| North Granby, CTCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.3 |
| NorthamptonCity | 13 mi | 34.2 |
| Agawam TownCity | 14 mi | 23.3 |
| ChicopeeCity | 15 mi | 22.9 |
| Salmon Brook, CTCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| SpringfieldCity | 17 mi | 31.9 |
| HatfieldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| LongmeadowCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.1 |
| Riverton, CTCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Russell, MA in?
- Russell is in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Russell, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Russell include 01071.
- What is the population of Russell, MA?
- About 487 people live in Russell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Russell?
- Nearby places include Huntington (3.2 mi), Blandford (3.5 mi), Westfield (6.7 mi), Chester (8.7 mi), Easthampton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023