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City Profile

Amherst, Massachusetts

Population: 39,263 · 3 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
39,263
People
Median age
21.4
Housing
Total households
9,700
Income
Median household income
$66,968
Housing
Total housing units
10,925
Employment
Employment rate
49%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
75.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
97.8%
City details
Local time 02:06:06(ET)
LocationAmherst, MA
Population (ZIP areas)0(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes3total
ZIP codes (by type)
2 Standard1 PO Box
CountyHampshire
Area code
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates42.377429827933504, -72.46566907952537
Land area54.1 sq miles(140,014,565 m²)

Map of Amherst, Massachusetts with ZIP codes

Map of Amherst, Massachusetts and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Amherst

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Amherst. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
01002Standard
01003Standard
01004PO BOX

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS