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Westfield, MA
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01085.
Population
40,378
Land area
46.3sq mi
People per sq mi
873
ZIP codes
1
Westfield and its ZIP codes
Westfield at a glance
- It is the 37th most populous of 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- Households here earn a median of $87,753 a year, 16% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,100 (42% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,117 a month.
Local data for Westfield, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westfield, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,753
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$325,100
Median rent
$1,117/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
33.2%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,590), Polish Americans (4,286), Italian Americans (4,254).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hampden County. PPP loans are for Westfield.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
PPP loans
$93.1M
901 loans, 9,620 jobs reported
How people get to work
Westfield, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westfield, 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 zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westfield, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Westfield
1 in or overlapping Westfield. Population shown
Cities near Westfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West Springfield TownCity | 5.3 mi | 16.7 |
| RussellCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Agawam TownCity | 7.4 mi | 23.3 |
| HolyokeCity | 8.3 mi | 21.2 |
| BlandfordCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| North Granby, CTCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 8.3 |
| EasthamptonCity | 9.2 mi | 13.3 |
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 4.6 |
| ChicopeeCity | 9.6 mi | 22.9 |
| SpringfieldCity | 11 mi | 31.9 |
| LongmeadowCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.1 |
| Suffield Depot, CTCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Salmon Brook, CTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| Thompsonville, CTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| Sherwood Manor, CTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| NorthamptonCity | 14 mi | 34.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westfield, MA in?
- Westfield is in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Westfield, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westfield include 01085.
- What is the population of Westfield, MA?
- About 40,378 people live in Westfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westfield?
- Nearby places include West Springfield Town (5.3 mi), Russell (6.7 mi), Agawam Town (7.4 mi), Holyoke (8.3 mi), Blandford (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023