Sheffield, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01257
Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,121
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $102,788
- Median income Above-median income area
- $441,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sheffield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01257 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01257 covers 93.8 square miles in Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,121 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01257 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,788 (11% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,531. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $441,000 (26% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $2,125; owner occupancy is 78.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkshire County, so 01257 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 01257
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheffield, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01257.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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 01257, Sheffield, 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
2,121
Population
93.8
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01257?
49.4
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
6.8%
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?
$102,788
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$65,531
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 01257 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Sheffield, 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)
$102,788 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,110housing units
1,110
Total Housing Units
906
Occupied Units
204
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$441,000
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$2,125
Median Rent
1977
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
+13.8%
YoY Change (2021)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01257 have increased 13.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -0.9% | 129 |
| 2018 | +13.5% | 146 |
| 2019 | +16.6% | 170 |
| 2020 | -0.6% | 169 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 193 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 112 business establishments in ZIP 01257, employing approximately 1,127 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,182,000.
112
Businesses
1,127
Employees
$64.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 23.2% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.7% |
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 01257 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01230
Great Barrington (01230)
8,430 residents
- 06018 2,865
Canaan (06018)
2,865 residents
- 01257 2,121
Sheffield (01257)
2,121 residents
- 06068 1,612
Salisbury (06068)
1,612 residents
- 06031 1,287
Falls Village (06031)
1,287 residents
- 01222 829
Ashley Falls (01222)
829 residents
- 06024 647
East Canaan (06024)
647 residents
- 01259 635
Southfield (01259)
635 residents
- 12517 509
Copake Falls (12517)
509 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01257 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01257 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01259
Southfield (01259)
$158,125 median income
- 12517
Copake Falls (12517)
$153,958 median income
- 01258
South Egremont (01258)
$142,500 median income
- 06068
Salisbury (06068)
$123,552 median income
- 06031
Falls Village (06031)
$106,875 median income
- 01257
Sheffield (01257)
$102,788 median income
- 06024
East Canaan (06024)
$87,943 median income
- 01230
Great Barrington (01230)
$86,694 median income
- 01244
Mill River (01244)
$75,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01257 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01222 | Ashley Falls, MA | 829 | 3.6 mi |
| 01258 | South Egremont, MA | 374 | 4.8 mi |
| 01230 | Great Barrington, MA | 8,430 | 6.2 mi |
| 01244 | Mill River, MA | 151 | 5.6 mi |
| 06018 | Canaan, CT | 2,865 | 5.8 mi |
| 06068 | Salisbury, CT | 1,612 | 6.3 mi |
| 01259 | Southfield, MA | 635 | 7.0 mi |
| 12517 | Copake Falls, NY | 509 | 7.5 mi |
| 06024 | East Canaan, CT | 647 | 7.6 mi |
| 06031 | Falls Village, CT | 1,287 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01257, 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 (2,121 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 01257 in?
ZIP code 01257 (Sheffield) 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 01257?
ZIP code 01257 in Sheffield, MA has a population of 2,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01257?
The median household income in ZIP 01257 is $102,788, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01257?
The median home value in ZIP 01257 is $441,000, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01257?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01257 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01257?
ZIP code 01257 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 1,127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01257?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01257 are: Construction (26), Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01257?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01257 increased by 13.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 01257?
In ZIP code 01257, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% 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 01257?
In ZIP code 01257, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01257?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01257 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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