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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
$86,694
Median income
$527,300
Median home value
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $57,985. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Housing costs here run $527,300 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,357 a month; 72.7% of 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berkshire County, so you can benchmark 01230 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 01230

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Great Barrington, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01230.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01230?

50.6

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$86,694

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$57,985

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01230 ranks nationally

Great Barrington, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,694 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,044

Total Housing Units

3,690

Occupied Units

1,354

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$527,300

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01230 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 01230 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 01230 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 01230 ranks #7 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
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

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Pop: 46,504
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Pop: 16,087
01220 standard
Adams, MA
Pop: 8,603
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 Great Barrington, MA Massachusetts

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.

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