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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
$107,826
Median income
$470,400
Median home value
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $60,066. Local economic indicators show a 7.8% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $470,400 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,091 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Berkshire County, letting you compare 01240 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 01240

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lenox, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01240.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01240?

60.3

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$107,826

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$60,066

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01240 ranks nationally

Lenox, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,826 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,070

Total Housing Units

2,450

Occupied Units

620

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$470,400

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01240 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 01240 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 01240 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 01240 ranks #4 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 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

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 Lenox, MA Massachusetts

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.

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