The 01056 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Ludlow, MA in Hampden County in the United States. The current population estimate is 21,291. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 82.6% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $33,412. The median household income is at $73,458, while an estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 01056 is approximately 44.1 years, and 23.3% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01056 is $73,458, while the region's mean household income is $86,546. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,412. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01056 of $33,412 is approximately 23.65% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 6.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 32.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.3% of the population in 01056 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.6% of 01056 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.2% |
In ZIP Code 01056, 82.6% of the population graduated high school, while 22.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.0% in this Hampden County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.2% |
| Associate's degree | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01056, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 8.6% of 01056 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01056 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.9%), followed by Some other race (3.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.0% |
In ZIP Code 01056, 75.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 16.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hampden County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 75.2% |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 16.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01056, an estimated 17.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Hampden County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01056 are older than average. The median age of 44.1 years in ZIP Code 01056 is approximately 15.75% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.5% of the population in 01056 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 01056 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 01056 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 01056 is high blood pressure, as approximately 31.7% of adults 18 and older in this Hampden County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.2% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.7% |
| Current asthma | 11.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01056 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.0% of those 18 and above in 01056 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 01056 include sleeping less than 7 hours (34.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (32.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 75.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 71.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| Current smoking | 15.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 24.4% |
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01056 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.79 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.26% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.31% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01056 | 14.07¢/kWh | 8.48¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 28.34¢/kWh | 21.32¢/kWh | 18.53¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01056 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.75 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.54 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.97 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.55 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.39 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.4 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.79 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.66 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.47 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.23 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.72 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.05 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01056, 62.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.4 minutes. Approximately 20.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01056 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 01056 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 12.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.8% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 5.2% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01056, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 01056 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Hampden County region was credit monitoring or identity theft protection services.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 5 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services | 3 |
| Communication tactics | 1 |
| Improper use of your report | 1 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Other | 1 |