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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
$84,591
Median income
$355,700
Median home value
45.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $54,072. Local economic indicators show a 7.0% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $355,700 (41% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,374 monthly, and 71.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Berkshire County, letting you compare 01238 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 01238 ranks nationally

Lee, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$84,591 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

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

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ZIP 01238 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01238 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01238 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Berkshire County

01201 standard
Pittsfield, MA
Pop: 46,504
01247 standard
North Adams, MA
Pop: 16,087
01220 standard
Adams, MA
Pop: 8,603
01230 standard
Great Barrington, MA
Pop: 8,430
01267 standard
Williamstown, MA
Pop: 7,989
01226 standard
Dalton, MA
Pop: 6,945

Related Areas

Berkshire County Lee, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.