| ZIP Code | 01236 |
|---|---|
| City | Housatonic |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Area Code | 413 |
| Elevation | 847 ft |
| Latitude | 42.274499 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.386155 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.8 yrs ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.0% ▲ 70% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 64% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 203 (18.5%) |
| Some College | 59 (5.4%) |
| Associates | 106 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 58 (5.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 665 (60.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,172 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $481,300 ▲ 73% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 789 |
| Vacant Units | 139 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 789 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 139 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 01236 is located in Housatonic, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. With a population of 1,593, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.8 years. Economically, 01236 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,172 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01236 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $481,300 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 01236 is primarily White (80.54%). Residents are highly educated — 66.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01236 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 01236 in Housatonic, MA is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,593 residents, a median household income of $91,172, and a median home value of $481,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.