Lanesborough, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01237
Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,496
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,898
- Median income Above-median income area
- $303,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lanesborough pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01237 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01237 covers 160.0 square miles in Lanesborough, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,496 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01237 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,898 (21% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,925. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 2.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $303,700 (49% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,203; owner occupancy is 95.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkshire County, so 01237 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 01237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lanesborough, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01237.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 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 01237, Lanesborough, 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
2,496
Population
160.0
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01237?
53.2
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
6.0%
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?
$90,898
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$48,925
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01237 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Lanesborough, 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)
$90,898 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
1,488housing units
1,488
Total Housing Units
1,029
Occupied Units
459
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$303,700
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,203
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 103 business establishments in ZIP 01237, employing approximately 1,303 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,634,000.
103
Businesses
1,303
Employees
$41.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 20.4% |
| Construction | 19 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 18.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.9% |
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 01237 vs 01224 →
ZIP 01237 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01201
Pittsfield (01201)
46,504 residents
- 01220 8,603
Adams (01220)
8,603 residents
- 01267 7,989
Williamstown (01267)
7,989 residents
- 01226 6,945
Dalton (01226)
6,945 residents
- 01225 3,117
Cheshire (01225)
3,117 residents
- 01237 2,496
Lanesborough (01237)
2,496 residents
- 12168 1,952
Stephentown (12168)
1,952 residents
- 12125 1,373
New Lebanon (12125)
1,373 residents
- 12022 929
Berlin (12022)
929 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01237 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01237 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01267
Williamstown (01267)
$106,375 median income
- 12022
Berlin (12022)
$96,875 median income
- 01237
Lanesborough (01237)
$90,898 median income
- 12168
Stephentown (12168)
$88,830 median income
- 01226
Dalton (01226)
$79,438 median income
- 01224
Berkshire (01224)
$76,222 median income
- 01201
Pittsfield (01201)
$71,093 median income
- 01225
Cheshire (01225)
$69,803 median income
- 01220
Adams (01220)
$58,929 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01237 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01224 | Berkshire, MA | 182 | 4.5 mi |
| 01201 | Pittsfield, MA | 46,504 | 6.9 mi |
| 01225 | Cheshire, MA | 3,117 | 5.6 mi |
| 12168 | Stephentown, NY | 1,952 | 6.1 mi |
| 01267 | Williamstown, MA | 7,989 | 8.5 mi |
| 12040 | Cherry Plain, NY | 113 | 7.5 mi |
| 01226 | Dalton, MA | 6,945 | 7.8 mi |
| 12022 | Berlin, NY | 929 | 9.4 mi |
| 12125 | New Lebanon, NY | 1,373 | 8.9 mi |
| 01220 | Adams, MA | 8,603 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01237, 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 (2,496 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 01237 in?
ZIP code 01237 (Lanesborough) 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 01237?
ZIP code 01237 in Lanesborough, MA has a population of 2,496 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01237?
The median household income in ZIP 01237 is $90,898, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01237?
The median home value in ZIP 01237 is $303,700, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01237 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01237?
ZIP code 01237 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 1,303 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01237 are: Retail trade (21), Construction (19), Accommodation and food services (19). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01237?
In ZIP code 01237, 73.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.4% 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 01237?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01237 is 19.0 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 01237?
In ZIP code 01237, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01237 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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