ZIP code 01079
Where is ZIP code 01079?
Thorndike, Massachusetts
Hampden County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 01079 belongs to Thorndike, Massachusetts in Hampden County. 01079 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Thorndike post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 413. About 438 people live in the 01079 area, where the median household income is $70,588. The closest ZIP codes are 01009 (Bondsville, 1.1 mi northwest), 01069 (Palmer, 1.2 mi south) and 01080 (Three Rivers, 1.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 01079 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Thorndike |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Hampden County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 413 |
| Coordinates | 42.1929, -72.3296 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 010 |
Population and income in 01079
| Population | 438 · lower than 93% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 273 · lower than 75% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.9 years · higher than 74% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 40% / 60% |
| Median household income | $70,588 · lower than 88% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,454 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 38% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $263,400 · lower than 96% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 254 |
| Households | 208 (2.09 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 1.61 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01079. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 01079
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01009 | Bondsville, MA | 1.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 01069 | Palmer, MA | 1.2 mi S | Standard |
| 01080 | Three Rivers, MA | 1.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 01092 | West Warren, MA | 5.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 01082 | Ware, MA | 6 mi NE | Standard |
| 01057 | Monson, MA | 6.4 mi S | Standard |
| 01083 | Warren, MA | 6.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 01007 | Belchertown, MA | 7 mi NW | Standard |
| 01056 | Ludlow, MA | 7.4 mi W | Standard |
| 01095 | Wilbraham, MA | 7.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 01010 | Brimfield, MA | 8.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 01151 | Indian Orchard, MA | 9.4 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 01079 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 01079
PO BOX 123
THORNDIKE MA 01079
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (01079-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 01079?
- 01079 is a Thorndike, Massachusetts ZIP code.
- What county is 01079 in?
- ZIP code 01079 is in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 01079 in?
- 01079 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 01079?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 01079 use area code 413.
- What is the population of ZIP code 01079?
- About 438 people live in ZIP code 01079, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 01079?
- The median household income in 01079 is $70,588 a year, lower than 88% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- Can I use 01079 for a street address?
- No. 01079 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Thorndike use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 01079?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 01079 are 01009 (Bondsville, 1.1 miles), 01069 (Palmer, 1.2 miles), 01080 (Three Rivers, 1.8 miles) and 01092 (West Warren, 5.2 miles).