Hinsdale, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01235
Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,766
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,327
- Median income Near-median income area
- $267,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hinsdale pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01235 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01235 covers 118.2 square miles in Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,766 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01235 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,327 (31% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,068. The poverty rate is 3.1%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $267,500 (55% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,113; owner occupancy is 83.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkshire County, so 01235 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 01235
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hinsdale, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01235.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 01235, Hinsdale, 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
2,766
Population
118.2
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01235?
47.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.0%
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?
$79,327
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$42,068
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01235 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Hinsdale, 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)
$79,327 19th percentile higher than 19% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,431housing units
1,431
Total Housing Units
1,115
Occupied Units
316
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,500
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,113
Median Rent
1971
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
+18.8%
YoY Change (2022)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01235 have increased 18.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +4.6% | 172 |
| 2019 | -4.1% | 165 |
| 2020 | +13.3% | 187 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 198 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 235 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 01235, employing approximately 155 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,851,000.
49
Businesses
155
Employees
$8.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 42.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 12.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.1% |
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 01235 vs 01270 →
ZIP 01235 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01226
Dalton (01226)
6,945 residents
- 01225
Cheshire (01225)
3,117 residents
- 01235 2,766
Hinsdale (01235)
2,766 residents
- 01223 2,314
Becket (01223)
2,314 residents
- 01011 1,370
Chester (01011)
1,370 residents
- 01098 1,101
Worthington (01098)
1,101 residents
- 01270 778
Windsor (01270)
778 residents
- 01070 629
Plainfield (01070)
629 residents
- 01243 334
Middlefield (01243)
334 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01235 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01235 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01270
Windsor (01270)
$116,375 median income
- 01098
Worthington (01098)
$96,250 median income
- 01243
Middlefield (01243)
$91,250 median income
- 01011
Chester (01011)
$89,299 median income
- 01223
Becket (01223)
$86,818 median income
- 01226
Dalton (01226)
$79,438 median income
- 01235
Hinsdale (01235)
$79,327 median income
- 01224
Berkshire (01224)
$76,222 median income
- 01225
Cheshire (01225)
$69,803 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01235 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01270 | Windsor, MA | 778 | 6.1 mi |
| 01226 | Dalton, MA | 6,945 | 5.0 mi |
| 01243 | Middlefield, MA | 334 | 6.0 mi |
| 01223 | Becket, MA | 2,314 | 8.3 mi |
| 01098 | Worthington, MA | 1,101 | 7.1 mi |
| 01224 | Berkshire, MA | 182 | 8.3 mi |
| 01225 | Cheshire, MA | 3,117 | 10.1 mi |
| 01070 | Plainfield, MA | 629 | 9.7 mi |
| 01011 | Chester, MA | 1,370 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01235, 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 (2,766 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 01235 in?
ZIP code 01235 (Hinsdale) 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 01235?
ZIP code 01235 in Hinsdale, MA has a population of 2,766 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01235?
The median household income in ZIP 01235 is $79,327, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01235?
The median home value in ZIP 01235 is $267,500, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01235?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01235 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01235?
ZIP code 01235 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01235?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01235 are: Construction (21), Accommodation and food services (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01235?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01235 increased by 18.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 01235?
In ZIP code 01235, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 01235?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01235 is 25.3 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 01235?
In ZIP code 01235, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01235?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01235 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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