ZIP code 01002: Amherst, MA
01002 is a ZIP code in Amherst, Massachusetts, mainly in Hampshire County, part of the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area. About 26,370 people live here.
- Population
- 26,370
- Median household income
- $70,818
- Typical home value
- $535,600+2.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,664gross, per month
- Median age
- 27
- Homeowners
- 46.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 01002 details
| City | Amherst |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire County (also partly Franklin County) |
| Metro area | Amherst Town-Northampton, MA |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 53.3 sq mi, plus 1.7 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 495 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 19.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 42.37721, -72.46479 |
Median rent in 01002 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $996/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,185/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,767/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,202/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,861/mo |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,849/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 01002
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01004 | Amherst, MA | 2.5 mi | — |
| 01003 | Amherst, MA | 3.2 mi | 13,510 |
| 01059 | North Amherst, MA | 4.1 mi | — |
| 01035 | Hadley, MA | 5.5 mi | 5,306 |
| 01072 | Shutesbury, MA | 6.0 mi | 1,521 |
| 01054 | Leverett, MA | 6.4 mi | 1,608 |
| 01038 | Hatfield, MA | 7.1 mi | 2,491 |
| 01007 | Belchertown, MA | 7.2 mi | 15,419 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 01002?
A typical home in ZIP code 01002 is worth about $535,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $70,818 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Massachusetts average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $535,600 homeWhat can a $70,818 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 01002
What city is ZIP code 01002?
ZIP code 01002 is in Amherst, MA, in Hampshire County.
What county is ZIP code 01002 in?
01002 is mainly in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and partly in Franklin County.
What is the population of ZIP code 01002?
About 26,370 people live in ZIP code 01002, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 01002 in?
01002 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.