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ZIP 01109

Pop. 31,124·Hampden County·142nd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,178/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+22.1%
vs US Median
+$213
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 01109 · $2,178
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,360
Research median
$1,780/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
$26,136/yr
At $2,178/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyHampden County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +22.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01109 (Springfield, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,124
Median income
$48,415
Median age
29.3
Renters
52.4%
Age distribution
24.5%
33.4%
20%
Under 1824.5%
18–3433.4%
35–5420%
55–6410.1%
65+12%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
25.4%
30.4%
48.4%
White25.4%
Black30.4%
Hispanic48.4%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
24.4%
32.5%
25.2%
17.9%
No HS diploma24.4%
HS diploma32.5%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+17.9%
Housing tenure
47.6%
52.4%
Owner47.6%
Renter52.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01109 in Springfield, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,887 → $48,415
up 27.8%
Population
31,242 → 31,124
down 0.4%
Renter share
58.2% → 52.4%
-5.8 pts
Bachelor's+
16.6% → 17.9%
+1.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $37,887 in 2021 to $48,415 more recently. The renter share has eased from 58.2% to 52.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01109 covers Springfield, MA. The median rent here is $2,178/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 54% of local median household income ($48,415/yr), ZIP 01109 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01109?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01109 (Springfield, MA) is $2,178. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01109's median rent of $2,178/mo is $213 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01109 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01109 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #142 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,178/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,178/mo in ZIP 01109. The local median household income is $48,415/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01109?

Rent in ZIP 01109 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01109 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,178/mo, rent takes approximately 54% of the local median household income ($48,415/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01109 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 01109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.4% of ZIP 01109 households are renters, while 47.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 01109 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 01109 compare to the rest of Springfield?

ZIP 01109 is pricier than Springfield as a whole. At $2,178/mo, it's $392 above the Springfield citywide median of $1,786/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01109 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
54%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,178/mo, rent takes ~54% of ZIP 01109's median household income ($48,415/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01109 54%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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