ZIP Code 01236

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Housatonic · Berkshire County · Massachusetts

Population
1,509

121/sq mi

Median income
$111,250

▲ 46% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$504,900

▲ 82% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
59.6%

Median age 57

Land area
12.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 01236 in Housatonic, Massachusetts has a population of 1,509. The median household income is $111,250, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $504,900, 82% above the US average. 59.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01236 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.4 square miles in Housatonic, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 1,509 residents, producing a population density of 121 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 01236 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01236 sits at $111,250 (4% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $63,109. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $504,900 (16% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01236 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berkshire County, so you can benchmark 01236 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 01236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01236.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01236, Housatonic, 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

1,509

Population

12.4

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01236?

57.0

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$111,250

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$63,109

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.6%

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

What does housing look like?

720

Total Housing Units

596

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$504,900

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 01236, employing approximately 392 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,131,000.

44

Businesses

392

Employees

$18.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 29.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 11.4%
Retail trade 4 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 9.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
01266 West Stockbridge, MA 1,463 2.9 mi
01229 Glendale, MA 95 2.4 mi
01260 South Lee, MA 240 2.6 mi
01262 Stockbridge, MA 1,238 3.5 mi
01230 Great Barrington, MA 8,430 5.9 mi
01254 Richmond, MA 972 7.8 mi
12017 Austerlitz, NY 435 5.8 mi
12165 Spencertown, NY 175 7.4 mi
01238 Lee, MA 6,047 7.8 mi
12029 Canaan, NY 1,113 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01236 in?
ZIP code 01236 (Housatonic) 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 01236?
ZIP code 01236 in Housatonic, MA has a population of 1,509 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01236?
The median household income in ZIP 01236 is $111,250, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01236?
The median home value in ZIP 01236 is $504,900, which is 82% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01236?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01236 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01236?
ZIP code 01236 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 392 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01236?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01236 are: Construction (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01236?
In ZIP code 01236, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01236?
In ZIP code 01236, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01236?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01236 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Housatonic, MA

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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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