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Ware, MA

Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01082.

Population

6,369

Land area

6.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,024

ZIP codes

1

Ware and its ZIP codes

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Ware at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $45,158 a year, 57% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,400 (55% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,039 a month.

Local data for Ware, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ware, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$45,158

Poverty rate

14.1%

Median home value

$253,400

Median rent

$1,039/mo

Homeownership

57.4%

Bachelor's or higher

15.4%

Median age

39.8

Average commute

26.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (898), Irish Americans (761), French Americans (635).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

Hampshire County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone66.2%
  • Carpooled9.2%
  • Public transit3.0%
  • Walked3.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home16.6%

Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ware, 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 zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ware, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.3%

U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

18.9%

U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

ZIP codes in Ware

1 in or overlapping Ware. Population shown

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Cities near Ware

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
West WarrenCensus-designated place2.4 mi1.3
WarrenCensus-designated place3.7 mi1.3
West BrookfieldCensus-designated place4.7 mi1.3
Palmer TownCity5.6 mi31.6
BrookfieldCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.2
BelchertownCensus-designated place8 mi5
North BrookfieldCensus-designated place8.1 mi1.5
East BrookfieldCensus-designated place9.8 mi1.6
Monson CenterCensus-designated place11 mi3.4
FiskdaleCensus-designated place11 mi3.2
SpencerCensus-designated place13 mi2.1
WilbrahamCensus-designated place13 mi5.6
BarreCensus-designated place13 mi1.6
SturbridgeCensus-designated place14 mi5.3
GranbyCensus-designated place14 mi3.5
HollandCensus-designated place15 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ware, MA in?
Ware is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Ware, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Ware include 01082.
What is the population of Ware, MA?
About 6,369 people live in Ware, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ware?
Nearby places include West Warren (2.4 mi), Warren (3.7 mi), West Brookfield (4.7 mi), Palmer Town (5.6 mi), Brookfield (7.5 mi).

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