% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Massachusetts

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Urban centers such as Springfield, Holyoke, and New Bedford stand out with SNAP participation rates exceeding 30–50%, forming distinct high-usage clusters in the western Pioneer Valley and southeastern coastal regions. In contrast, suburban zip codes west and south of Boston—particularly in the MetroWest corridor and along the South Shore—consistently register rates below 5%, reflecting sharp socioeconomic divides within relatively short distances. Cape Cod and the Islands display moderate variability, with pockets of elevated SNAP usage in lower Cape towns contrasting against wealthier enclaves on the outer Cape and Nantucket.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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