City

Great Barrington, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkshire County  ·  Massachusetts

👥8,813Population
💰$82,871Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$479,200Median Home Value▲ 72% above avg
🎓58.4%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.5%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic6.8%
Black1.6%
Asian0.6%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads58.4% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma84 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,587 (25.8%)
Some College394 (6.4%)
Associates494 (8%)
Bachelors589 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree3,010 (48.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 48.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College6.4%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate48.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
45%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,871 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$479,200 ▲ 72% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,286/mo
Total Housing Units5,025
Vacant Units1,373

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
66%
About Great Barrington, MA

Great Barrington is a city in Massachusetts, located in Berkshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,813 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Great Barrington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,871 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Great Barrington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $479,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,286 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Great Barrington is well-educated. 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Great Barrington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01230 8,813 $82,871 $479,200 $1,286 3.8% 58.4% 75.0%