Lenox, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01240
Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,534
- 82/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $107,826
- Median income Above-median income area
- $470,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lenox pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 82
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01240 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01240 covers 55.4 square miles in Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,534 residents on file, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01240 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,826 (7% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,066. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $470,400 (22% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,091; owner occupancy is 71.7%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkshire County, so 01240 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 01240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lenox, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01240.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Construction 18
Construction
18 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 01240, Lenox, 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
4,534
Population
55.4
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01240?
60.3
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
6.2%
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?
$107,826
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$60,066
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01240 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Lenox, 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)
$107,826 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
3,070housing units
3,070
Total Housing Units
2,450
Occupied Units
620
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$470,400
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,091
Median Rent
1968
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2023)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01240 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.8% | 186 |
| 2020 | +0.2% | 186 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 213 |
| 2022 | +24.8% | 266 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 287 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 234 business establishments in ZIP 01240, employing approximately 3,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $163,357,000.
234
Businesses
3,254
Employees
$163.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 21.8% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 18 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.9% |
| Educational services | 9 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.3% |
| 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 01240 vs 01242 →
ZIP 01240 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
- 01238 6,047
Lee (01238)
6,047 residents
- 01240 4,534
Lenox (01240)
4,534 residents
- 01236 1,509
Housatonic (01236)
1,509 residents
- 01266 1,463
West Stockbridge (01266)
1,463 residents
- 01262 1,238
Stockbridge (01262)
1,238 residents
- 01254 972
Richmond (01254)
972 residents
- 01242 476
Lenox Dale (01242)
476 residents
- 01260 240
South Lee (01260)
240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01240 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01240 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
- 01254
Richmond (01254)
$125,893 median income
- 01236
Housatonic (01236)
$111,250 median income
- 01240
Lenox (01240)
$107,826 median income
- 01266
West Stockbridge (01266)
$100,417 median income
- 01238
Lee (01238)
$84,591 median income
- 01224
Berkshire (01224)
$76,222 median income
- 01201
Pittsfield (01201)
$71,093 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01240 ranks #4 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 | 3.0 mi |
| 01201 | Pittsfield, MA | 46,504 | 5.4 mi |
| 01254 | Richmond, MA | 972 | 4.6 mi |
| 01262 | Stockbridge, MA | 1,238 | 5.8 mi |
| 01238 | Lee, MA | 6,047 | 5.8 mi |
| 01260 | South Lee, MA | 240 | 6.3 mi |
| 01229 | Glendale, MA | 95 | 7.1 mi |
| 01266 | West Stockbridge, MA | 1,463 | 7.1 mi |
| 01236 | Housatonic, MA | 1,509 | 8.9 mi |
| 01224 | Berkshire, MA | 182 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01240, 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 (4,534 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 01240 in?
ZIP code 01240 (Lenox) 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 01240?
ZIP code 01240 in Lenox, MA has a population of 4,534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01240?
The median household income in ZIP 01240 is $107,826, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01240?
The median home value in ZIP 01240 is $470,400, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01240?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01240 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01240?
ZIP code 01240 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 3,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01240?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01240 are: Accommodation and food services (51), Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01240?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01240 increased by 7.7% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 01240?
In ZIP code 01240, 78.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.2% 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 01240?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01240 is 22.6 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 01240?
In ZIP code 01240, 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 01240?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01240 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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