City

Adams, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkshire County  ·  Massachusetts

👥8,106Population
💰$56,285Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$199,800Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.6%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.5%
Asian0.8%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma69 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,258 (37.4%)
Some College782 (13%)
Associates805 (13.3%)
Bachelors551 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,565 (26%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 13%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College13.0%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.7%Renter: 38.3%Tenure
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,285 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$199,800 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$930/mo
Total Housing Units4,563
Vacant Units482

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
69%
About Adams, MA

Adams is a city in Massachusetts, located in Berkshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,106 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Adams is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,285 is below the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Adams is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $930 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Adams is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.42%).

Adams, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Adams
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01220 8,106 $56,285 $199,800 $930 5.5% 35.1% 61.7%