South Egremont, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01258
Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 374
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $142,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $714,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Egremont pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01258 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01258 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Egremont, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, home to just 374 residents across 66.8 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01258 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,500 (23% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,602. The poverty rate is 2.1%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $714,300 (19% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 87.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkshire County, so 01258 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 01258
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Egremont, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01258.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 01258, South Egremont, 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
374
Population
66.8
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01258?
52.1
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
3.1%
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?
$142,500
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$56,602
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 01258 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
South Egremont, 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)
$142,500 Top 20% higher than 80% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
187housing units
187
Total Housing Units
78
Occupied Units
109
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$714,300
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 01258, employing approximately 492 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,316,000.
30
Businesses
492
Employees
$10.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 23.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.0% |
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 01258 vs 12517 →
ZIP 01258 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
- 12546 3,039
Millerton (12546)
3,039 residents
- 12529 2,859
Hillsdale (12529)
2,859 residents
- 01257 2,121
Sheffield (01257)
2,121 residents
- 12516 1,833
Copake (12516)
1,833 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
- 12503 775
Ancramdale (12503)
775 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01258 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01258 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12517
Copake Falls (12517)
$153,958 median income
- 01258
South Egremont (01258)
$142,500 median income
- 12516
Copake (12516)
$128,750 median income
- 06068
Salisbury (06068)
$123,552 median income
- 12503
Ancramdale (12503)
$117,935 median income
- 06031
Falls Village (06031)
$106,875 median income
- 01257
Sheffield (01257)
$102,788 median income
- 01230
Great Barrington (01230)
$86,694 median income
- 12546
Millerton (12546)
$84,455 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01258 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12517 | Copake Falls, NY | 509 | 2.8 mi |
| 01257 | Sheffield, MA | 2,121 | 4.8 mi |
| 12516 | Copake, NY | 1,833 | 5.3 mi |
| 06068 | Salisbury, CT | 1,612 | 6.4 mi |
| 12503 | Ancramdale, NY | 775 | 7.5 mi |
| 01222 | Ashley Falls, MA | 829 | 7.8 mi |
| 12529 | Hillsdale, NY | 2,859 | 8.7 mi |
| 01230 | Great Barrington, MA | 8,430 | 8.3 mi |
| 12546 | Millerton, NY | 3,039 | 10.0 mi |
| 06031 | Falls Village, CT | 1,287 | 12.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01258, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 01258 in?
ZIP code 01258 (South Egremont) 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 01258?
ZIP code 01258 in South Egremont, MA has a population of 374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01258?
The median household income in ZIP 01258 is $142,500, which is 87% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01258?
The median home value in ZIP 01258 is $714,300, which is 157% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01258?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01258 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01258?
ZIP code 01258 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 492 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01258?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01258 are: Construction (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01258?
In ZIP code 01258, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% 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 01258?
In ZIP code 01258, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01258?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01258 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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