City

Bernardston, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Massachusetts

👥2,515Population
💰$79,274Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$312,300Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓45.0%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 6.2%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.1%
Asian1.3%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads45.0% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.5%)
HS Graduate666 (34.6%)
Some College189 (9.8%)
Associates193 (10%)
Bachelors253 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree612 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College9.8%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,274 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$312,300 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$997/mo
Total Housing Units1,176
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Bernardston, MA

Bernardston is a city in Massachusetts, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,515 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Bernardston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,274 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bernardston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $312,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $997 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bernardston is well-educated. 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.93%).

Bernardston, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Bernardston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01337 2,515 $79,274 $312,300 $997 2.8% 45.0% 82.4%