| ZIP Code | 01243 |
|---|---|
| City | Middlefield |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Area Code | 413 |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft |
| Latitude | 42.367907 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.054094 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25015 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.7 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.2% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 62 (35.8%) |
| Some College | 4 (2.3%) |
| Associates | 27 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 15 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 65 (37.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,063 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 79% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $288,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 109 |
| Vacant Units | 23 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 109 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 23 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 01243 is located in Middlefield, Massachusetts, within Hampshire County. With a population of 196, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.7 years. Economically, 01243 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,063 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01243 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $288,100 is near the national average. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 01243 is primarily White (93.37%). Residents are well-educated — 46.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 79% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01243 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 31% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 01243 in Middlefield, MA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 196 residents, a median household income of $89,063, and a median home value of $288,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.