City

North Adams, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkshire County  ·  Massachusetts

👥14,967Population
💰$55,544Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$190,600Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 1%Asian: 2.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic5.5%
Black1.0%
Asian2.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma95 (1%)
HS Graduate3,850 (39.1%)
Some College1,370 (13.9%)
Associates1,183 (12%)
Bachelors659 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree2,692 (27.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College13.9%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.1%Renter: 42%Tenure
Owner58.1%
Renter42.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,544 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$190,600 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units7,859
Vacant Units1,136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
66%
About North Adams, MA

North Adams is a city in Massachusetts, located in Berkshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,967 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, North Adams is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,544 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in North Adams is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $786 per month.

The population of North Adams is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in North Adams
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01247 14,967 $55,544 $190,600 $786 6.0% 34.0% 58.1%