Springfield
| State |  Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| County | Hampden County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| County Seat | Springfield |
| Area Code | +1 413 |
| Area | 83 km² |
| Water area | 3 km² |
| Population | 154,702 |
| Population Density | 1,874 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| FIPS | 2567000 |
| GNIS-ID | 609092 |
| Founded | 1636 |
| Place type | Metropolis |
| Founded | 1636 |
| Coordinates | ♁42° 7′ N, 72° 32′ W |
| Latitude | 42.115454 |
| Longitude | -72.539978 |
Springfield is located in the Hampden County in Massachusetts. Currently, 14 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 154,702 on an area of 83 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Map of Springfield
The map shows the position of Springfield based on the stored coordinates.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +2.69 % · ⌀ 1,144 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø monthly rent by apartment size (2026)
Benchmark rent including utilities in Springfield, MA, as recorded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
| Apartment | Ø rent per month |
|---|---|
| 1-room apartment | 1,219 $ |
| 2-room apartment | 1,382 $ |
| 3-room apartment | 1,734 $ |
| 4-room apartment | 2,127 $ |
| 5-room apartment | 2,296 $ |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Market Rents 2026
Median home value
YoY $ · +10.01 % · 245,000 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · +2.57 % · 52,656 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · +9.52 % · 6.9 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · +2.20 % · 25.8 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY -1.67 % · 79,862
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +4.11 % · 20.5 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -3.45 % · 20.2 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +10.49 % · 8.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +0.31 % · 49.6 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -4.00 % · 7.1 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · -88.37 % · 0.1 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median age
YoY Years · 0.00 % · 33.7 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Springfield
YoY +0.20 % · 154,702
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6 % |
| Diabetes | 14.8 % |
| High blood pressure | 35.6 % |
| Smoking | 17.5 % |
| Depression | 26.3 % |
| Asthma | 13.3 % |
| Physically inactive | 37.5 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 13.7 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Districts of Springfield
The table shows the recorded districts of Springfield and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
| District | ZIP |
|---|---|
| Ames Hill-Crescent Hill Historic District | 01105 |
| Apremont Triangle Historic District | 01103 |
| Bay | 01109 |
| Boston Road | 01119 |
| Brightwood | 01107 |
| Downtown Springfield Railroad District | 01103 |
| East Forest Park | 01118 |
| East Springfield | 01104 |
| Fiberloid | 01104 |
| Forest Park | 01108 |
| Indian Orchard | 01151 |
| Liberty Heights | 01104 |
| McKnight | 01109 |
| McKnight and Bay | 01109 |
| Memorial Square | 01107 |
| Metro Center | 01105 |
| North End | 01107 |
| Old Hill | 01109 |
| Pine Point | 01109 |
| Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District | 01103 |
| Six Corners | 01109 |
| Six Corners/Maple Heights | 01105 |
| South End | 01105 |
| Stearns Square | 01103 |
| The X | 01108 |
| Upper Hill | 01109 |
| Upper Worthington Historic District | 01105 |
| Winchester Square Historic District | 01109 |
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Springfield and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Chicopee | 7 km |
| East Longmeadow | 7 km |
| Longmeadow | 8 km |
| Longmeadow | 8 km |
| West Springfield | 9 km |
| Wilbraham | 9 km |
| Wilbraham | 9 km |
| Ludlow | 10 km |
| Agawam | 11 km |
| Hampden | 11 km |
| Sherwood Manor | 12 km |
| Holyoke | 14 km |
