City

Lee, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkshire County  ·  Massachusetts

👥5,893Population
💰$74,469Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.1Median Age
🏠$332,100Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 3%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3.7%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic3.0%
Asian1.9%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,236 (26.7%)
Some College409 (8.8%)
Associates540 (11.7%)
Bachelors358 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree2,079 (44.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 44.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College8.8%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate44.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,469 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$332,100 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,255/mo
Total Housing Units3,069
Vacant Units358

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
61%
About Lee, MA

Lee is a city in Massachusetts, located in Berkshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,893 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.1 years.

Economically, Lee is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,469 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lee is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $332,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,255 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lee is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01238 5,893 $74,469 $332,100 $1,255 3.8% 52.6% 78.6%