ZIP Code 01230
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Great Barrington · Berkshire County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 8,430
- Median income
- $86,694
- Median home value
- $527,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.3%
- Land area
- 236.8 sq mi
36/sq mi
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 90% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.6
New York
ZIP code 01230 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts has a population of 8,430. The median household income is $86,694, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $527,300, 90% above the US average. 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01230 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 236.8 square miles in Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 8,430 residents, producing a population density of 36 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01230 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01230 sits at $86,694 (25% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $57,985. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $527,300 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,357 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01230 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01230
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$57,985
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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