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ZIP Code 01079

Hampden, Massachusetts

FIPS 01079

Juniper

ZIP Code 01079 is in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$263,400

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

438

Median Age

48.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$263,400

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$3,971

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.73

Higher than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

47.5

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 01079: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01079?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01079 is $263,400, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01079?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01079 is $3,971, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01079 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01079 cost about 3.73× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01079?
ZIP Code 01079 averages 47.7°F year-round, summer highs near 79.5°F, winter lows around 17.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 47.5 inches of snow a year.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →