City

Sheffield, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkshire County  ·  Massachusetts

👥2,331Population
💰$80,227Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.0Median Age
🏠$432,100Median Home Value▲ 55% above avg
🎓48.4%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.1%Asian: 2.8%Other: 1.3%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.1%
Asian2.8%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
7%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads48.4% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
HS Graduate519 (29.4%)
Some College70 (4%)
Associates320 (18.2%)
Bachelors184 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree670 (38%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 4%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 38%Edu
HS Grad29.4%
Some College4.0%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate38.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
57%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,227 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$432,100 ▲ 55% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,161/mo
Total Housing Units1,238
Vacant Units176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Sheffield, MA

Sheffield is a city in Massachusetts, located in Berkshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,331 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55 years.

Economically, Sheffield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,227 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sheffield is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $432,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,161 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sheffield is well-educated. 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sheffield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01257 2,331 $80,227 $432,100 $1,161 2.0% 48.4% 71.9%