PlainZIP

Middlefield, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01243

Hampshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

334
7/sq mi
$91,250
Median income
$292,900
Median home value
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Middlefield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01243 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01243 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middlefield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, home to just 334 residents across 48.4 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01243 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,250 (21% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,361. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. Median home value sits at $292,900 (51% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 97.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hampshire County, letting you compare 01243 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 →

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 01243, Middlefield, 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

334

Population

48.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01243?

58.0

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$91,250

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$59,361

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 01243 ranks nationally

Middlefield, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,250 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 77.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%

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

What does housing look like?

99

Total Housing Units

76

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.4%
Renter 2.6%

$292,900

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 01243, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $820,000.

6

Businesses

23

Employees

$820K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 01243 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 01243 ranks #8 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 01243 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 01243 ranks #5 of 9 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
01223 Becket, MA 2,314 4.8 mi
01011 Chester, MA 1,370 5.0 mi
01098 Worthington, MA 1,101 5.1 mi
01235 Hinsdale, MA 2,766 6.0 mi
01084 West Chesterfield, MA 176 7.7 mi
01026 Cummington, MA 946 9.3 mi
01253 Otis, MA 731 10.8 mi
01226 Dalton, MA 6,945 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampshire County

01002 standard
Amherst, MA
Pop: 29,049
01027 standard
Easthampton, MA
Pop: 17,660
01075 standard
South Hadley, MA
Pop: 17,527
01060 standard
Northampton, MA
Pop: 15,284
01007 standard
Belchertown, MA
Pop: 14,649
01062 standard
Florence, MA
Pop: 11,150

Related Areas

Hampshire County Middlefield, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01243 in? ▼
ZIP code 01243 (Middlefield) is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Hampshire County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hampshire-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01243? ▼
ZIP code 01243 in Middlefield, MA has a population of 334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01243? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01243 is $91,250, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01243? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01243 is $292,900, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01243? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01243 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01243? ▼
ZIP code 01243 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01243? ▼
In ZIP code 01243, 77.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01243? ▼
In ZIP code 01243, approximately 97.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01243? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01243 is 12.7% 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.