ZIP Code 01259

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Southfield · Berkshire County · Massachusetts

Population
635

10/sq mi

Median income
$158,125

▲ 107% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$546,300

▲ 96% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.5%

Median age 43.9

Land area
65.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 01259 in Southfield, Massachusetts has a population of 635. The median household income is $158,125, which is 107% above the national average. Median home value is $546,300, 96% above the US average. 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01259 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.5 square miles in Southfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 635 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01259 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01259 sits at $158,125 (37% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $60,336. The poverty rate stands at 1.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $546,300 (9% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01259 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berkshire County, so you can benchmark 01259 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 01259

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01259.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

635

Population

65.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01259?

43.9

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$60,336

Per Capita Income

1.5%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

390

Total Housing Units

228

Occupied Units

162

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$546,300

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Southfield, MA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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