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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01040

Hampden County · Springfield, MA

Typical home value

$328,774[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.3%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+15.7%
vs metro
-2.0%
vs state
-46.3%
ZIP 01040 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01040 in MA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 01040 is worth $328,774 — 2.0% below the Springfield, MA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,677 a month — a 6.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,677[2]
Gross yield
6.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,743[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hampden County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
37,813[3]
Median household income
$53,605[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Hampden County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,038[5]
Moved in
6,895
Moved out
7,933

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
12
Elementary
7
Middle
3
High
2
  • Holyoke High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Holyoke

    1,567 students

  • Holyoke Community Charter School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Holyoke Community Charter (District)

    692 students

  • Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Holyoke

    494 students

  • Kelly Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Holyoke

    459 students

  • E N White Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Holyoke

    451 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$20,123

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,662
Loan principal$263,019
Down payment$65,755
Total interest paid$335,466

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.39
Monthly cost to own$2,331
Monthly rent$1,677

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
3rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
60th percentile[2]
Property tax
62nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01040?
The typical home in 01040 is worth $328,774, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01040?
Home values in 01040 are up 3.3% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 01040?
A typical home in 01040 rents for about $1,677 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 01040?
The effective property tax rate in 01040 is 1.4% — roughly $4,743 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01040?
ZIP code 01040 has a population of 37,813 and a median household income of $53,605.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Chicopee, MA

    Typical home
    $326,762
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Springfield, MA

    Typical home
    $334,277
    Gross yield
  • Palmer Town, MA

    Typical home
    $335,602
    Gross yield
  • Springfield, MA

    Typical home
    $320,111
    Gross yield
  • Springfield, MA

    Typical home
    $319,258
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $342,896
    Gross yield

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