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Pittsfield, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01201

Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

46,504
339/sq mi
$71,093
Median income
$259,800
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsfield pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
339
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, with 46,504 residents across 137.1 square miles, a density of 339 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01201 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,093 (39% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $45,150. Poverty here runs at 14.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $259,800 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $1,139 per month, and 63.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berkshire County, so you can benchmark 01201 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 01201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsfield, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01201.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01201, Pittsfield, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

46,504

Population

137.1

Area (sq mi)

339

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01201?

42.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$71,093

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$45,150

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01201 ranks nationally

Pittsfield, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,093 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,960

Total Housing Units

20,143

Occupied Units

1,817

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.5%
Renter 36.5%

$259,800

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$1,139

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.5%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01201 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 172
2021 +13.2% 194
2022 +14.8% 223
2023 +8.9% 243
2024 +11.5% 271

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,267 business establishments in ZIP 01201, employing approximately 22,546 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,415,021,000.

1,267

Businesses

22,546

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 220 17.4%
Retail trade 178 14.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 143 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 132 10.4%
Construction 126 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 107 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 66 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 4.3%
Finance and insurance 51 4.0%
Wholesale trade 44 3.5%
Manufacturing 39 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 34 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.4%
Information 17 1.3%
Educational services 17 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.7%
Utilities 6 0.5%
Industries not classified 4 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 01201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01201 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
01240 Lenox, MA 4,534 5.4 mi
01237 Lanesborough, MA 2,496 6.9 mi
01224 Berkshire, MA 182 5.6 mi
01242 Lenox Dale, MA 476 8.2 mi
12125 New Lebanon, NY 1,373 6.8 mi
01254 Richmond, MA 972 6.6 mi
01226 Dalton, MA 6,945 7.3 mi
12168 Stephentown, NY 1,952 9.3 mi
01225 Cheshire, MA 3,117 10.0 mi
01266 West Stockbridge, MA 1,463 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Berkshire County

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Pop: 16,087
01220 standard
Adams, MA
Pop: 8,603
01230 standard
Great Barrington, MA
Pop: 8,430
01267 standard
Williamstown, MA
Pop: 7,989
01226 standard
Dalton, MA
Pop: 6,945
01238 standard
Lee, MA
Pop: 6,047

Related Areas

Berkshire County Pittsfield, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01201 in? ▼
ZIP code 01201 (Pittsfield) is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Berkshire County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berkshire-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01201? ▼
ZIP code 01201 in Pittsfield, MA has a population of 46,504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01201 is $71,093, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01201 is $259,800, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01201 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01201? ▼
ZIP code 01201 has 1,267 business establishments employing approximately 22,546 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01201 are: Health care and social assistance (220), Retail trade (178), Professional, scientific, and technical services (143). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01201 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01201? ▼
In ZIP code 01201, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01201 is 18.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01201? ▼
In ZIP code 01201, approximately 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01201 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.