North Adams, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01247
Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,087
- 118/sq mi High-density area
- $52,330
- Median income Below-median income area
- $205,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Adams pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 118
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01247 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01247 (North Adams, MA) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.0 in 2023 to 260.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01247 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, home to 16,087 residents across 136.1 square miles, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01247 reports a modest median household income of $52,330 (55% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,561. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $205,200 (66% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $802; owner occupancy is 55.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkshire County, so 01247 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 01247
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Adams, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01247.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 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 01247, North Adams, 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
16,087
Population
136.1
Area (sq mi)
118
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01247?
44.7
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
4.8%
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?
$52,330
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$37,561
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01247 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
North Adams, 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)
$52,330 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,041housing units
8,041
Total Housing Units
6,893
Occupied Units
1,148
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,200
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$802
Median Rent
1938
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01247 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.4% | 175 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 203 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 229 |
| 2023 | +11.7% | 256 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 260 |
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 320 business establishments in ZIP 01247, employing approximately 3,847 people with a combined annual payroll of $168,396,000.
320
Businesses
3,847
Employees
$168.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 32 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.4% |
| Information | 12 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.6% |
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 01247 vs 05352 →
ZIP 01247 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01247
North Adams (01247)
16,087 residents
- 01220
Adams (01220)
8,603 residents
- 01225 3,117
Cheshire (01225)
3,117 residents
- 05261 2,738
Pownal (05261)
2,738 residents
- 05352 824
Stamford (05352)
824 residents
- 05350 763
Readsboro (05350)
763 residents
- 01256 692
Savoy (01256)
692 residents
- 01350 121
Monroe Bridge (01350)
121 residents
- 01343 75
Drury (01343)
75 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01247 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01247 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05352
Stamford (05352)
$88,542 median income
- 01225
Cheshire (01225)
$69,803 median income
- 01343
Drury (01343)
$69,375 median income
- 05261
Pownal (05261)
$62,917 median income
- 01256
Savoy (01256)
$61,328 median income
- 01220
Adams (01220)
$58,929 median income
- 05350
Readsboro (05350)
$55,313 median income
- 01247
North Adams (01247)
$52,330 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01247 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01247, 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 (16,087 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 01247 in?
ZIP code 01247 (North Adams) 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 01247?
ZIP code 01247 in North Adams, MA has a population of 16,087 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01247?
The median household income in ZIP 01247 is $52,330, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01247?
The median home value in ZIP 01247 is $205,200, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01247?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01247 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01247?
ZIP code 01247 has 320 business establishments employing approximately 3,847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01247?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01247 are: Retail trade (49), Accommodation and food services (49), Health care and social assistance (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01247?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01247 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 01247?
In ZIP code 01247, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 01247?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01247 is 18.5 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 01247?
In ZIP code 01247, approximately 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01247?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01247 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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