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Zcta 01062, MA — ZIP 01062

Population: 9,816 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 01062 (Zcta 01062, MA) is $504,572 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $707,000 after a median 21.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$504,572

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

21.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$504,572
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+14.0%
5-year appreciation
+32.3%
10-year appreciation
+74.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$504,572
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$707,000
Median list price
$699,900
Median price per sqft
$344
Median days on market
21.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
117.6%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
John F Kennedy Middle School, R. K. Finn Ryan Road

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
PSC Resources (22.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
65.4 in
Annual snowfall
48.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
292
Days with Moderate air quality
67
Highest AQI recorded (year)
138

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,641
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,877

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (10 mi)
National parks include
New England National Scenic Trail, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Northampton Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER, MIRAVISTA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER, VALLEY SPRINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-569 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
62.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,407
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
48,352
Average weekly wage
$1,082
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
113

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 01062State medianUS median
Median home value$504,572$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$707,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,407$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 01062?
$504,572.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 01062?
$707,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 01062?
Median days on market: 21.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 01062?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,044/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 01062?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 01062 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A07.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 01062?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 01062?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 01062?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 01062?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 01062 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 01062?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 01062?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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