Amherst, MA 01002

Population 28,718

01002 is zip code located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The population is 28,718, making 01002 the largest zipcode in Amherst and the largest in Hampshire County.

There are 5 public schools in 01002 with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Amherst is very low , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 01002. Unemployment in 01002 is very high.

Zip codes within Amherst include 01003 and 01004.

Amherst Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent

Crime Rate

73.22% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

82.01% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

124 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in 01002, MA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 01002's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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6 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 01002.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    8.9%
  • Rented
    48.5%
  • Owned
    42.5%

26 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Amherst, MA issued 26 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 26 permits, 11 were issued for single family homes and 15 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Amherst, MA issued 24 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 24 permits, 8 were issued for single family homes and 16 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $980
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,180
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,480
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,830
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,200

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Environmental Hazards

124 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (239/253)
    Amherst, MA has 94.47% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Amherst, MA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    Amherst, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25°
  • February 28.83°
  • March 38.6°
  • April 50.02°
  • May 60.05°
  • June 67.7°
  • July 74.28°
  • August 71.1°
  • September 64.58°
  • October 52.32°
  • November 41.27°
  • December 30.93°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Amherst, MA

Earthquakes
Amherst, MA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Amherst, MA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Amherst, MA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Amherst, MA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 01002: $48,923

Unemployment

Unemployment in Amherst is 4.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 29.15%
White Collar - 70.85%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Richard E. Neal
  • James McGovern

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

3 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 01002 in our database.

1 Retirement Home view all