Southfield, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01259
Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 635
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $158,125
- Median income Above-median income area
- $546,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Southfield pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01259 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01259 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Southfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, home to just 635 residents across 65.5 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01259 skews affluent, with a median household income of $158,125 (37% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,336. The poverty rate is 1.5%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $546,300 (9% below the average Massachusetts ZIP); 90.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkshire County, so 01259 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 01259
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Southfield, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01259.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 01259, Southfield, 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
635
Population
65.5
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01259?
43.9
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
7.8%
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?
$158,125
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$60,336
Per Capita Income
1.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 01259 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Southfield, 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)
$158,125 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
390housing units
390
Total Housing Units
228
Occupied Units
162
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$546,300
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
1984
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 01259, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,133,000.
30
Businesses
83
Employees
$6.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 30.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 13.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.3% |
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 01259 vs 01244 →
ZIP 01259 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06018
Canaan (06018)
2,865 residents
- 01257
Sheffield (01257)
2,121 residents
- 06058
Norfolk (06058)
1,787 residents
- 06031
Falls Village (06031)
1,287 residents
- 01245 985
Monterey (01245)
985 residents
- 01255 915
Sandisfield (01255)
915 residents
- 01222 829
Ashley Falls (01222)
829 residents
- 06024 647
East Canaan (06024)
647 residents
- 01259 635
Southfield (01259)
635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01259 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01259 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
- 01245
Monterey (01245)
$136,875 median income
- 06021
Colebrook (06021)
$111,250 median income
- 06031
Falls Village (06031)
$106,875 median income
- 01257
Sheffield (01257)
$102,788 median income
- 06058
Norfolk (06058)
$91,548 median income
- 01255
Sandisfield (01255)
$91,111 median income
- 06024
East Canaan (06024)
$87,943 median income
- 01244
Mill River (01244)
$75,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01259 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01244 | Mill River, MA | 151 | 3.1 mi |
| 01222 | Ashley Falls, MA | 829 | 4.5 mi |
| 06024 | East Canaan, CT | 647 | 4.8 mi |
| 06018 | Canaan, CT | 2,865 | 5.1 mi |
| 01245 | Monterey, MA | 985 | 7.8 mi |
| 06058 | Norfolk, CT | 1,787 | 7.5 mi |
| 01255 | Sandisfield, MA | 915 | 6.2 mi |
| 01257 | Sheffield, MA | 2,121 | 7.0 mi |
| 06021 | Colebrook, CT | 314 | 7.7 mi |
| 06031 | Falls Village, CT | 1,287 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01259, 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 01259 in?
ZIP code 01259 (Southfield) 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 01259?
ZIP code 01259 in Southfield, MA has a population of 635 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01259?
The median household income in ZIP 01259 is $158,125, which is 107% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01259?
The median home value in ZIP 01259 is $546,300, which is 96% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01259?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01259 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01259?
ZIP code 01259 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01259?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01259 are: Construction (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01259?
In ZIP code 01259, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 01259?
In ZIP code 01259, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01259?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01259 is 1.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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