City

Williamstown, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkshire County  ·  Massachusetts

👥7,985Population
💰$98,750Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$438,100Median Home Value▲ 57% above avg
🎓68.2%College Grads▲ 76% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 4%Black: 3%Asian: 6.1%Other: 4.5%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic4.0%
Black3.0%
Asian6.1%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
29%
25–44
14%
45–64
19%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads68.2% ▲ 76% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.3%)
HS Graduate642 (17%)
Some College292 (7.7%)
Associates254 (6.7%)
Bachelors202 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree2,370 (62.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 17%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 6.7%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 62.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad17.0%
Some College7.7%
Associates6.7%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate62.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,750 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$438,100 ▲ 57% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,280/mo
Total Housing Units3,440
Vacant Units716

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
42%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
32%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Williamstown, MA

Williamstown is a city in Massachusetts, located in Berkshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,985 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Williamstown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,750 is above the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Williamstown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $438,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,280 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Williamstown is highly educated. 68.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Williamstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01267 7,985 $98,750 $438,100 $1,280 2.6% 68.2% 73.5%