US ZIP Code
01242

Lenox Dale, MA

Berkshire County  ·  Massachusetts

● Active
👥 165 Population ↓ 65% since 2019
🎂 53.4 Median Age ↑ 67% since 2019
🎓 5.5% College Grads
▼ 86% below avg
📊 49.6% Unemployment
▲ 913% above avg ↑ 672% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code01242
CityLenox Dale
StateMassachusetts (MA)
CountyBerkshire County
Area Code413
Elevation979 ft
Latitude42.333734
Longitude-73.249199
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS25003
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 12.1% (20) Female 87.9% (145) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

18–24
34%
45–64
41%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs ↑ 67% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.54
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads5.5% ▼ 86% below avg
Unemployment49.6% ▲ 913% above avg
Some College50 (45.9%)
Associates53 (48.6%)
Bachelors6 (5.5%)

Education

Some College: 45.9%Associates: 48.6%Bachelors: 5.5%Edu
Some College45.9%
Associates48.6%
Bachelors5.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–300k
100%

Financials

Total Units98
Vacant Units57
Avg HH Size3.54

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
100%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%

Summary

Total Units98
Vacant57
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size3.54
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 01242 is in Lenox Dale, MA, in Berkshire County.
ZIP code 01242 is located in Massachusetts (MA).
ZIP code 01242 is in Berkshire County, MA.
ZIP 01242 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 01242 is 165 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 01242

ZIP code 01242 is located in Lenox Dale, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. With a population of 165, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.4 years.

The population of 01242 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 5.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%.

The unemployment rate in 01242 stands at 49.6%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.

Overall, ZIP code 01242 in Lenox Dale, MA is characterized as less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.