Great Barrington, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01230
Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,430
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,694
- Median income Above-median income area
- $527,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Great Barrington pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01230 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01230 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, home to 8,430 residents across 236.8 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01230 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,694 (25% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,985. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $527,300 (12% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,357; 72.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkshire County, so 01230 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 01230
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Great Barrington, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01230.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01230, Great Barrington, 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
8,430
Population
236.8
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01230?
50.6
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
9.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$86,694
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$57,985
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01230 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Great Barrington, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,694 26th percentile higher than 26% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,044housing units
5,044
Total Housing Units
3,690
Occupied Units
1,354
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$527,300
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,357
Median Rent
1970
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
+0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
333
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+233%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01230 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 196 |
| 2021 | +22.6% | 241 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 285 |
| 2023 | +16.0% | 331 |
| 2024 | +0.5% | 333 |
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 423 business establishments in ZIP 01230, employing approximately 4,849 people with a combined annual payroll of $250,741,000.
423
Businesses
4,849
Employees
$250.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 85 | 20.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 42 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 2.6% |
| Information | 10 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01230 vs 01229 →
ZIP 01230 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01230
Great Barrington (01230)
8,430 residents
- 01257 2,121
Sheffield (01257)
2,121 residents
- 01236 1,509
Housatonic (01236)
1,509 residents
- 01266 1,463
West Stockbridge (01266)
1,463 residents
- 01262 1,238
Stockbridge (01262)
1,238 residents
- 01245 985
Monterey (01245)
985 residents
- 01222 829
Ashley Falls (01222)
829 residents
- 01260 240
South Lee (01260)
240 residents
- 01244 151
Mill River (01244)
151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01230 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01230 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01262
Stockbridge (01262)
$145,750 median income
- 01245
Monterey (01245)
$136,875 median income
- 01236
Housatonic (01236)
$111,250 median income
- 01257
Sheffield (01257)
$102,788 median income
- 01266
West Stockbridge (01266)
$100,417 median income
- 01264
Tyringham (01264)
$93,750 median income
- 01230
Great Barrington (01230)
$86,694 median income
- 01244
Mill River (01244)
$75,833 median income
- 01222
Ashley Falls (01222)
$71,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01230 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01229 | Glendale, MA | 95 | 6.5 mi |
| 01260 | South Lee, MA | 240 | 7.7 mi |
| 01257 | Sheffield, MA | 2,121 | 6.2 mi |
| 01236 | Housatonic, MA | 1,509 | 5.9 mi |
| 01245 | Monterey, MA | 985 | 6.4 mi |
| 01262 | Stockbridge, MA | 1,238 | 7.6 mi |
| 01222 | Ashley Falls, MA | 829 | 8.8 mi |
| 01244 | Mill River, MA | 151 | 6.3 mi |
| 01266 | West Stockbridge, MA | 1,463 | 8.8 mi |
| 01264 | Tyringham, MA | 137 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01230, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,430 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01230 in?
ZIP code 01230 (Great Barrington) 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 01230?
ZIP code 01230 in Great Barrington, MA has a population of 8,430 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01230?
The median household income in ZIP 01230 is $86,694, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01230?
The median home value in ZIP 01230 is $527,300, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01230?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01230 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01230?
ZIP code 01230 has 423 business establishments employing approximately 4,849 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01230?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01230 are: Retail trade (85), Accommodation and food services (54), Health care and social assistance (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01230?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01230 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 01230?
In ZIP code 01230, 75.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.3% 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 01230?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01230 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01230?
In ZIP code 01230, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01230?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01230 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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