Lee, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01238
Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,047
- 67/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,591
- Median income Above-median income area
- $355,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lee pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 67
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01238 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01238 (Lee, MA) fell -1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.4 in 2023 to 260.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01238 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lee, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, home to 6,047 residents across 90.3 square miles, a density of 67 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01238 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,591 (27% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,072. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 3.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $355,700 (41% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,374; owner occupancy is 71.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, 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 01238 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 01238
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lee, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01238.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 18
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 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 01238, Lee, 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
6,047
Population
90.3
Area (sq mi)
67
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01238?
54.7
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
7.4%
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?
$84,591
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$54,072
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01238 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Lee, 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)
$84,591 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
3,264housing units
3,264
Total Housing Units
2,883
Occupied Units
381
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,700
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,374
Median Rent
1960
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
-1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01238 have decreased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 172 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 196 |
| 2022 | +6.9% | 209 |
| 2023 | +26.7% | 265 |
| 2024 | -1.8% | 261 |
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 239 business establishments in ZIP 01238, employing approximately 2,701 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,335,000.
239
Businesses
2,701
Employees
$143.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 70 | 29.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 15.9% |
| Construction | 30 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
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 01238 vs 01242 →
ZIP 01238 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01238
Lee (01238)
6,047 residents
- 01240
Lenox (01240)
4,534 residents
- 01223 2,314
Becket (01223)
2,314 residents
- 01236 1,509
Housatonic (01236)
1,509 residents
- 01262 1,238
Stockbridge (01262)
1,238 residents
- 01245 985
Monterey (01245)
985 residents
- 01253 731
Otis (01253)
731 residents
- 01242 476
Lenox Dale (01242)
476 residents
- 01260 240
South Lee (01260)
240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01238 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01238 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01262
Stockbridge (01262)
$145,750 median income
- 01245
Monterey (01245)
$136,875 median income
- 01253
Otis (01253)
$116,806 median income
- 01236
Housatonic (01236)
$111,250 median income
- 01240
Lenox (01240)
$107,826 median income
- 01264
Tyringham (01264)
$93,750 median income
- 01223
Becket (01223)
$86,818 median income
- 01238
Lee (01238)
$84,591 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01238 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01242 | Lenox Dale, MA | 476 | 2.8 mi |
| 01262 | Stockbridge, MA | 1,238 | 4.5 mi |
| 01264 | Tyringham, MA | 137 | 4.5 mi |
| 01245 | Monterey, MA | 985 | 7.4 mi |
| 01260 | South Lee, MA | 240 | 5.9 mi |
| 01229 | Glendale, MA | 95 | 5.4 mi |
| 01240 | Lenox, MA | 4,534 | 5.8 mi |
| 01223 | Becket, MA | 2,314 | 6.7 mi |
| 01236 | Housatonic, MA | 1,509 | 7.8 mi |
| 01253 | Otis, MA | 731 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01238, 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 (6,047 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 01238 in?
ZIP code 01238 (Lee) 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 01238?
ZIP code 01238 in Lee, MA has a population of 6,047 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01238?
The median household income in ZIP 01238 is $84,591, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01238?
The median home value in ZIP 01238 is $355,700, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01238?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01238 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01238?
ZIP code 01238 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 2,701 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01238?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01238 are: Retail trade (70), Accommodation and food services (38), Construction (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01238?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01238 decreased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 01238?
In ZIP code 01238, 74.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.1% 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 01238?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01238 is 18.9 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 01238?
In ZIP code 01238, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01238?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01238 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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