Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 47.6% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 952 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 25,327 (28.2%) |
| Some College | 9,981 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 11,012 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 7,991 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 34,430 (38.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,802 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $303,450 ▲ 9% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,089/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 69,702 |
| Vacant Units | 13,224 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Berkshire County is located in Massachusetts and encompasses 38 ZIP codes spanning 34 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 127,932 residents. With a median age of 46.94, it is a mature county.
Berkshire County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,802 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Berkshire County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $303,450 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,089. Homeownership rates are high at 70.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Berkshire County are primarily White (85.7%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Berkshire County, MA is a middle-income area in Massachusetts. The 38 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01220 | Adams | 8,106 | $56,285 | $199,800 | $930 | 5.5% | 35.1% |
| 01222 | Ashley Falls | 611 | $84,583 | $312,700 | — | 16.3% | 52.5% |
| 01223 | Becket | 2,588 | $82,773 | $352,200 | $1,488 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| 01225 | Cheshire | 3,234 | $72,028 | $237,000 | $1,309 | 6.4% | 42.5% |
| 01226 | Dalton | 6,304 | $81,168 | $289,300 | $830 | 6.7% | 47.0% |
| 01343 | Drury | 190 | $84,271 | $265,000 | $1,250 | 0.0% | 20.5% |
| 01029 | East Otis | 652 | $99,188 | $469,400 | — | 3.0% | 46.6% |
| 01230 | Great Barrington | 8,813 | $82,871 | $479,200 | $1,286 | 3.8% | 58.4% |
| 01235 | Hinsdale | 2,456 | $76,699 | $266,200 | $1,015 | 3.5% | 34.3% |
| 01236 | Housatonic | 1,593 | $91,172 | $481,300 | — | 1.8% | 66.0% |
| 01237 | Lanesborough | 2,269 | $84,419 | $278,100 | $1,153 | 0.9% | 53.6% |
| 01238 | Lee | 5,893 | $74,469 | $332,100 | $1,255 | 3.8% | 52.6% |
| 01240 | Lenox | 5,024 | $99,745 | $480,800 | $1,060 | 5.9% | 57.1% |
| 01244 | Mill River | 243 | $59,655 | $584,200 | — | 0.0% | 30.1% |
| 01245 | Monterey | 828 | $113,750 | $602,900 | — | 6.2% | 69.2% |
| 01247 | North Adams | 14,967 | $55,544 | $190,600 | $786 | 6.0% | 34.0% |
| 01253 | Otis | 903 | $108,068 | $339,200 | — | 7.6% | 50.3% |
| 01201 | Pittsfield | 45,072 | $68,879 | $236,500 | $1,098 | 7.3% | 45.7% |
| 01254 | Richmond | 962 | $113,304 | $555,300 | $928 | 2.6% | 69.7% |
| 01255 | Sandisfield | 850 | $85,417 | $331,300 | $1,225 | 1.4% | 36.1% |
| 01256 | Savoy | 733 | $55,000 | $267,200 | $731 | 4.5% | 30.4% |
| 01257 | Sheffield | 2,331 | $80,227 | $432,100 | $1,161 | 2.0% | 48.4% |
| 01258 | South Egremont | 191 | $127,813 | $593,800 | — | 4.5% | 48.0% |
| 01259 | Southfield | 778 | $125,795 | $456,400 | $3,114 | 4.6% | 47.6% |
| 01262 | Stockbridge | 1,652 | $142,679 | $556,000 | $777 | 9.1% | 59.6% |
| 01264 | Tyringham | 184 | $85,313 | $666,700 | $1,071 | 1.1% | 68.5% |
| 01266 | West Stockbridge | 919 | $98,828 | $481,600 | $1,471 | 2.0% | 77.0% |
| 01267 | Williamstown | 7,985 | $98,750 | $438,100 | $1,280 | 2.6% | 68.2% |
| 01270 | Windsor | 1,002 | $104,961 | $350,400 | — | 5.0% | 52.8% |