ZIP Code 01254

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Richmond · Berkshire County · Massachusetts

Population
972

26/sq mi

Median income
$125,893

▲ 65% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$625,000

▲ 125% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
69.7%

Median age 62

Land area
37.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 01254 in Richmond, Massachusetts has a population of 972. The median household income is $125,893, which is 65% above the national average. Median home value is $625,000, 125% above the US average. 69.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01254 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.8 square miles in Richmond, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 972 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 01254 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01254 sits at $125,893 (9% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $103,098. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $625,000 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,104 per month, and 96.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01254 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62, 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 01254 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 01254, Richmond, 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

972

Population

37.8

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01254?

62.0

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 7.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
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?

$125,893

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$103,098

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.7%

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

What does housing look like?

569

Total Housing Units

443

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.6%
Renter 3.4%

$625,000

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,104

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 01254, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,312,000.

22

Businesses

53

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 36.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 13.6%

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 01254 vs 12029 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12029 Canaan, NY 1,113 3.6 mi
01266 West Stockbridge, MA 1,463 5.1 mi
01240 Lenox, MA 4,534 4.6 mi
01260 South Lee, MA 240 5.9 mi
01236 Housatonic, MA 1,509 7.8 mi
01262 Stockbridge, MA 1,238 6.4 mi
01229 Glendale, MA 95 7.2 mi
12125 New Lebanon, NY 1,373 6.9 mi
12017 Austerlitz, NY 435 6.4 mi
01201 Pittsfield, MA 46,504 6.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01254 in?
ZIP code 01254 (Richmond) 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 01254?
ZIP code 01254 in Richmond, MA has a population of 972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01254?
The median household income in ZIP 01254 is $125,893, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01254?
The median home value in ZIP 01254 is $625,000, which is 125% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01254?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01254 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01254?
ZIP code 01254 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01254?
In ZIP code 01254, 85.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.7% 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 01254?
In ZIP code 01254, approximately 96.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01254?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01254 is 5.8% 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 Richmond, 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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