01079 ZIP Code, Thorndike, MA
01079 is a ZIP code in Thorndike, Massachusetts in Hampden County. It covers 1.6 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 01069, 01080 and 01009. 438 people live here in 208 households, fewer than in most Massachusetts ZIP codes. With about 273 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $70,588, below the Massachusetts median of $103,960; the median age is 48.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Thorndike, MA
- County: Hampden County
- Land area: 1.6 sq mi
- Population: 438
- Median household income: $70,588
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 438 |
| Households | 208 |
| Median household income | $70,588 |
| Income per person | $42,454 |
| Median age | 48.9 |
| Homeowners | 77.4% |
| Median home value | $263,400 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 22.6% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 6.3% |
| $50–75K | 20.7% |
| $75–100K | 14.4% |
| $100–150K | 8.7% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 20.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.4% |
| 10–19 | 5.0% |
| 20–24 | 2.5% |
| 25–34 | 8.0% |
| 35–44 | 0.0% |
| 45–54 | 44.5% |
| 55–64 | 15.9% |
| 65–74 | 17.6% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.1% |
| Owned outright | 19.3% |
| Rented | 18.5% |
| Vacant | 18.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 44.5% |
| Townhome | 18.9% |
| 2–4 units | 18.1% |
| 5–19 units | 18.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 01079
7 business establishments with 52 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 01069 — Palmer Town city, MA (1.3 mi)
- 01080 — Palmer Town city, MA (1.5 mi)
- 01009 — Palmer Town city, MA (1.8 mi)
- 01092 — West Warren CDP, MA (5 mi)
- 01095 — Wilbraham CDP, MA (5.6 mi)
- 01056 (6.4 mi)
- 01057 — Monson Center CDP, MA (6.4 mi)
- 01083 — Warren CDP, MA (7 mi)
Areas that include 01079
- Palmer Town, MA ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Thorndike, MA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hampden County ZIP codes — 40 ZIP codes
- Massachusetts ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 01079, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 01079 in?
- 01079 is a Thorndike, MA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Palmer Town.
- What county is 01079 in?
- 01079 is in Hampden County.
- What is the population of 01079?
- About 438 people (±193), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 701.
- What is the median household income in 01079?
- $70,588 (±$44,756), compared with $103,960 for Massachusetts as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 01079?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 01079 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 01079?
- The closest, measured center to center: 01069 (1.3 mi, Palmer Town), 01080 (1.5 mi, Palmer Town), 01009 (1.8 mi, Palmer Town), 01092 (5 mi, West Warren), 01095 (5.6 mi, Wilbraham) and 01056 (6.4 mi).
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