| ZIP Code | 01245 |
|---|---|
| City | Monterey |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Area Code | 413 |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft |
| Latitude | 42.193307 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.218499 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.6 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 69.2% ▲ 79% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 72 (14%) |
| Some College | 56 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 30 (5.8%) |
| Bachelors | 75 (14.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 280 (54.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $113,750 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $602,900 ▲ 116% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 826 |
| Vacant Units | 504 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 826 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 504 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 01245 is located in Monterey, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. With a population of 828, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.6 years. Economically, 01245 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $113,750 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01245 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $602,900 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 01245 is primarily White (88.77%). Residents are highly educated — 69.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01245 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 01245 in Monterey, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 828 residents, a median household income of $113,750, and a median home value of $602,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.