City

Colrain, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Massachusetts

👥1,807Population
💰$82,578Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$268,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 3%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic3.0%
Black1.3%
Asian0.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate422 (32.9%)
Some College137 (10.7%)
Associates128 (10%)
Bachelors137 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree457 (35.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 35.7%Edu
HS Grad32.9%
Some College10.7%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate35.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,578 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$268,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,081/mo
Total Housing Units1,001
Vacant Units190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Colrain, MA

Colrain is a city in Massachusetts, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,807 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Colrain is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,578 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Colrain is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $268,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,081 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colrain is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colrain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01340 1,807 $82,578 $268,100 $1,081 4.7% 46.4% 82.9%