| ZIP Code | 01247 |
|---|---|
| City | North Adams |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Area Code | 413 |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft |
| Latitude | 42.695699 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.093852 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.0% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 95 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,850 (39.1%) |
| Some College | 1,370 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 1,183 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 659 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,692 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,544 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,600 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $786/mo ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,859 |
| Vacant Units | 1,136 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,859 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,136 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 01247 is located in North Adams, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. With a population of 14,967, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 01247 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,544 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01247 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $786 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.1%) and renters (42.0%). Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 01247 is primarily White (88.03%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.7%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01247 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 01247 in North Adams, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 14,967 residents, a median household income of $55,544, and a median home value of $190,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.