PlainZIP

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
$85,045
Median income
$338,800
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $43,073. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $338,800 (43% below the state average), median rent at $1,333 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 01337 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 01337

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bernardston, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01337.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 01337?

49.4

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$43,073

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01337 ranks nationally

Bernardston, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,045 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,203

Total Housing Units

1,101

Occupied Units

102

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$338,800

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01337 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 01337 ranks #5 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 01337 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 01337 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

01301 standard
Greenfield, MA
Pop: 17,700
01364 standard
Orange, MA
Pop: 7,969
01376 standard
Turners Falls, MA
Pop: 5,247
01373 standard
South Deerfield, MA
Pop: 4,600
01370 standard
Shelburne Falls, MA
Pop: 4,084
01375 standard
Sunderland, MA
Pop: 3,684

Related Areas

Franklin County Bernardston, MA Massachusetts

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.

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