ZIP Code 01245

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Monterey · Berkshire County · Massachusetts

Population
985

14/sq mi

Median income
$136,875

▲ 79% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$629,900

▲ 126% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
70.1%

Median age 70.3

Land area
72.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 01245 in Monterey, Massachusetts has a population of 985. The median household income is $136,875, which is 79% above the national average. Median home value is $629,900, 126% above the US average. 70.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01245 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.4 square miles in Monterey, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 985 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 01245 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01245 sits at $136,875 (18% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $85,832. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 12.3%. On housing, the median home value is $629,900 (5% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01245 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berkshire County, so you can benchmark 01245 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 →

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 01245, Monterey, 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

985

Population

72.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01245?

70.3

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
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?

$136,875

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$85,832

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.1%

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

What does housing look like?

765

Total Housing Units

281

Occupied Units

484

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$629,900

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 01245, employing approximately 93 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,491,000.

16

Businesses

93

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 25.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 18.8%

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
01264 Tyringham, MA 137 3.3 mi
01244 Mill River, MA 151 5.5 mi
01238 Lee, MA 6,047 7.4 mi
01253 Otis, MA 731 5.5 mi
01230 Great Barrington, MA 8,430 6.4 mi
01259 Southfield, MA 635 7.8 mi
01242 Lenox Dale, MA 476 10.1 mi
01255 Sandisfield, MA 915 7.4 mi
01229 Glendale, MA 95 8.5 mi
01262 Stockbridge, MA 1,238 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01245 in?
ZIP code 01245 (Monterey) 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 01245?
ZIP code 01245 in Monterey, MA has a population of 985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01245?
The median household income in ZIP 01245 is $136,875, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01245?
The median home value in ZIP 01245 is $629,900, which is 126% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01245?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01245 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01245?
ZIP code 01245 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 93 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01245?
In ZIP code 01245, 78.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.1% 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 01245?
In ZIP code 01245, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01245?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01245 is 5.6% 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 Monterey, 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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