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ZIP 01103

Pop. 2,477·Hampden County·165th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$1,677/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$288
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 01103 · $1,677
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$2,050
3 BR
$2,510
4 BR+
$2,710
Research median
$2,050/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,124/yr
At $1,677/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyHampden County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01103 (Springfield, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,477
Median income
$21,355
Median age
35.8
Renters
91.5%
Age distribution
12.1%
34.6%
21.3%
17%
14.9%
Under 1812.1%
18–3434.6%
35–5421.3%
55–6417%
65+14.9%
Gender
34.8%
65.2%
Male34.8%
Female65.2%
Race & ethnicity
30%
19.6%
47.5%
White30%
Black19.6%
Hispanic47.5%
Asian2.3%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
17%
25.5%
24.3%
33.2%
No HS diploma17%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
91.5%
Owner8.5%
Renter91.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01103 in Springfield, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$20,978 → $21,355
up 1.8%
Population
2,168 → 2,477
up 14.3%
Renter share
90.7% → 91.5%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
34.8% → 33.2%
-1.6 pts
Median age
38.7 → 35.8
-2.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $20,978 to $21,355 across the same window, up 1.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 01103 in Springfield, MA adding about 309 residents over the five-year window, up 14.3% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01103 covers Springfield, MA. The median rent here is $1,677/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,050/mo.

At 94% of local median household income ($21,355/yr), ZIP 01103 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01103?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01103 (Springfield, MA) is $1,677. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01103 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01103's median rent of $1,677/mo is $288 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01103 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01103 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #165 out of 168 ZIPs at $1,677/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,677/mo in ZIP 01103. The local median household income is $21,355/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01103?

Rent in ZIP 01103 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01103 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01103 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,677/mo, rent takes approximately 94% of the local median household income ($21,355/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01103 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 01103 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 91.5% of ZIP 01103 households are renters, while 8.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 01103 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 01103 compare to the rest of Springfield?

ZIP 01103 is more affordable than Springfield overall. At $1,677/mo, it's $109 below the Springfield citywide median of $1,786/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01103 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01103 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
94%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,677/mo, rent takes ~94% of ZIP 01103's median household income ($21,355/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01103 94%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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