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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
$102,788
Median income
$441,000
Median home value
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $65,531. Poverty here runs at 8.6%, with unemployment measured at 0.7%. Housing costs here run $441,000 for a typical home value (26% below the state average), with rent averaging $2,125 a month; 78.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01257, plus 6 more within Berkshire County, give a clearer read than the 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 01257

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheffield, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01257.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01257?

49.4

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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

$65,531

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 01257 ranks nationally

Sheffield, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,788 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,110

Total Housing Units

906

Occupied Units

204

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$441,000

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01257 ranks #3 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 01257 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 01257 ranks #6 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
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

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Pop: 46,504
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Pop: 16,087
01220 standard
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Pop: 8,603
01230 standard
Great Barrington, MA
Pop: 8,430
01267 standard
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Pop: 7,989
01226 standard
Dalton, MA
Pop: 6,945

Related Areas

Berkshire County Sheffield, MA Massachusetts

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.

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