Bernardston, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01337
Franklin County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,596
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,045
- Median income Above-median income area
- $338,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bernardston pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01337 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01337 covers 96.5 square miles in Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,596 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01337 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,045 (26% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,073. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 2.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $338,800 (43% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,333; owner occupancy is 80.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 01337 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 01337
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bernardston, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01337.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
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 01337, Bernardston, 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
2,596
Population
96.5
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01337?
49.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
2.4%
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?
$85,045
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$43,073
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01337 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Bernardston, 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)
$85,045 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
1,203housing units
1,203
Total Housing Units
1,101
Occupied Units
102
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$338,800
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$1,333
Median Rent
1973
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2023)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01337 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -3.4% | 189 |
| 2020 | +6.7% | 202 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 226 |
| 2022 | +6.0% | 240 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 252 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 01337, employing approximately 378 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,128,000.
48
Businesses
378
Employees
$17.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 27.1% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 6.3% |
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 01337 vs 01301 →
ZIP 01337 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01301
Greenfield (01301)
17,700 residents
- 01376 5,247
Turners Falls (01376)
5,247 residents
- 03451 4,077
Hinsdale (03451)
4,077 residents
- 01360 3,032
Northfield (01360)
3,032 residents
- 01337 2,596
Bernardston (01337)
2,596 residents
- 05354 2,210
Vernon (05354)
2,210 residents
- 01340 1,701
Colrain (01340)
1,701 residents
- 01354 1,500
Gill (01354)
1,500 residents
- 01349 1,091
Millers Falls (01349)
1,091 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01337 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01337 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01360
Northfield (01360)
$103,375 median income
- 01354
Gill (01354)
$90,208 median income
- 05354
Vernon (05354)
$85,682 median income
- 01337
Bernardston (01337)
$85,045 median income
- 01340
Colrain (01340)
$78,804 median income
- 01349
Millers Falls (01349)
$75,033 median income
- 01347
Lake Pleasant (01347)
$72,467 median income
- 03451
Hinsdale (03451)
$69,191 median income
- 01301
Greenfield (01301)
$56,176 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01337 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01301 | Greenfield, MA | 17,700 | 5.1 mi |
| 05354 | Vernon, VT | 2,210 | 5.3 mi |
| 01376 | Turners Falls, MA | 5,247 | 7.0 mi |
| 01354 | Gill, MA | 1,500 | 5.4 mi |
| 01360 | Northfield, MA | 3,032 | 6.8 mi |
| 01340 | Colrain, MA | 1,701 | 7.2 mi |
| 03451 | Hinsdale, NH | 4,077 | 8.7 mi |
| 01347 | Lake Pleasant, MA | 166 | 9.7 mi |
| 05358 | West Halifax, VT | 148 | 8.7 mi |
| 01349 | Millers Falls, MA | 1,091 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01337, 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 (2,596 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 01337 in?
ZIP code 01337 (Bernardston) is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01337?
ZIP code 01337 in Bernardston, MA has a population of 2,596 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01337?
The median household income in ZIP 01337 is $85,045, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01337?
The median home value in ZIP 01337 is $338,800, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01337?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01337 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01337?
ZIP code 01337 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01337?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01337 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01337?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01337 increased by 5.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 01337?
In ZIP code 01337, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01337?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01337 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01337?
In ZIP code 01337, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01337?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01337 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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