ZIP Code 01238

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Lee · Berkshire County · Massachusetts

Population
6,047

67/sq mi

Median income
$84,591

▲ 11% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$355,700

▲ 28% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
45.1%

Median age 54.7

Land area
90.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 01238 in Lee, Massachusetts has a population of 6,047. The median household income is $84,591, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $355,700, 28% above the US average. 45.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01238 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 90.3 square miles in Lee, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 6,047 residents, producing a population density of 67 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 01238 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01238 sits at $84,591 (27% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $54,072. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $355,700 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $1,374 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01238 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berkshire County, so you can benchmark 01238 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 01238

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01238.

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 01238, Lee, 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

6,047

Population

90.3

Area (sq mi)

67

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01238?

54.7

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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

$54,072

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,264

Total Housing Units

2,883

Occupied Units

381

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$355,700

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$1,374

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Lee, 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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