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Savoy, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01256

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

692
8/sq mi
$61,328
Median income
$285,200
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01256 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01256 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Savoy, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, home to just 692 residents across 92.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01256 reports a modest median household income of $61,328 (47% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $42,852. Local economic indicators show a 12.7% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $285,200 (52% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 96.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Berkshire County, letting you compare 01256 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 01256, Savoy, 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

692

Population

92.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01256?

49.8

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$61,328

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$42,852

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01256 ranks nationally

Savoy, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,328 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

429

Total Housing Units

373

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.2%
Renter 3.8%

$285,200

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 01256, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $676,000.

7

Businesses

17

Employees

$676K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 42.9%

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 01256 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 01256 ranks #7 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 01256 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 01256 ranks #7 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
01343 Drury, MA 75 4.5 mi
01270 Windsor, MA 778 5.7 mi
01220 Adams, MA 8,603 5.3 mi
01339 Charlemont, MA 1,438 6.6 mi
01247 North Adams, MA 16,087 7.5 mi
01350 Monroe Bridge, MA 121 8.9 mi
01225 Cheshire, MA 3,117 7.3 mi
01070 Plainfield, MA 629 7.2 mi
01367 Rowe, MA 522 8.8 mi
01026 Cummington, MA 946 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Berkshire County

01201 standard
Pittsfield, MA
Pop: 46,504
01247 standard
North Adams, MA
Pop: 16,087
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

Related Areas

Berkshire County Savoy, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01256 in? ▼
ZIP code 01256 (Savoy) 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 01256? ▼
ZIP code 01256 in Savoy, MA has a population of 692 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01256? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01256 is $61,328, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01256? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01256 is $285,200, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01256? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01256 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01256? ▼
ZIP code 01256 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01256? ▼
In ZIP code 01256, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 01256? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01256 is 33.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01256? ▼
In ZIP code 01256, approximately 96.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01256? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01256 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.