| ZIP Code | 01201 |
|---|---|
| City | Pittsfield |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Area Code | 413 |
| Elevation | 1,078 ft |
| Latitude | 42.454302 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.282074 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 13.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.7% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 50% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 430 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,378 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 4,173 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 4,318 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,339 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,215 (35.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,879 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,500 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,098/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,566 |
| Vacant Units | 2,367 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,566 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,367 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 01201 is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. With a population of 45,072, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 01201 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,879 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01201 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $236,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,098 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 01201 is primarily White (78.06%). Residents are well-educated — 45.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.5%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01201 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 01201 in Pittsfield, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 45,072 residents, a median household income of $68,879, and a median home value of $236,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.