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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
$52,330
Median income
$205,200
Median home value
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $37,561. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $205,200 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $802 per month, and 55.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berkshire County, so you can benchmark 01247 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 01247

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Adams, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01247.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01247?

44.7

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

$37,561

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01247 ranks nationally

North Adams, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,330 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,041

Total Housing Units

6,893

Occupied Units

1,148

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.9%
Renter 44.1%

$205,200

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01247 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 01247 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 01247 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 01247 ranks #8 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
05352 Stamford, VT 824 6.4 mi
01220 Adams, MA 8,603 5.3 mi
01350 Monroe Bridge, MA 121 5.3 mi
01343 Drury, MA 75 5.8 mi
01256 Savoy, MA 692 7.5 mi
05261 Pownal, VT 2,738 8.5 mi
01225 Cheshire, MA 3,117 9.9 mi
05350 Readsboro, VT 763 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Berkshire County

01201 standard
Pittsfield, MA
Pop: 46,504
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
01238 standard
Lee, MA
Pop: 6,047

Related Areas

Berkshire County North Adams, MA Massachusetts

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.

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