| ZIP Code | 01240 |
|---|---|
| City | Lenox |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Area Code | 413 |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft |
| Latitude | 42.382693 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.266632 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.9 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.1% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 900 (24.8%) |
| Some College | 242 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 389 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 225 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,850 (50.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $99,745 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $480,800 ▲ 72% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,060/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,029 |
| Vacant Units | 740 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,029 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 740 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 01240 is located in Lenox, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. With a population of 5,024, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.9 years. Economically, 01240 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $99,745 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01240 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $480,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,060 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 01240 is primarily White (90.84%). Residents are well-educated — 57.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01240 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 01240 in Lenox, MA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,024 residents, a median household income of $99,745, and a median home value of $480,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.