City

Charlemont, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Massachusetts

👥1,361Population
💰$72,841Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$307,600Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓49.7%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 1.5%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian1.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads49.7% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma27 (2.5%)
HS Graduate272 (25.7%)
Some College164 (15.5%)
Associates70 (6.6%)
Bachelors155 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree371 (35%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 6.6%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 35%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College15.5%
Associates6.6%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate35.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,841 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$307,600 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,089/mo
Total Housing Units799
Vacant Units184

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Charlemont, MA

Charlemont is a city in Massachusetts, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,361 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Charlemont is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,841 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Charlemont is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $307,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,089 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Charlemont is well-educated. 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Charlemont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01339 1,361 $72,841 $307,600 $1,089 4.8% 49.7% 86.8%