Berkshire County, MA ZIP Codes
Massachusetts (MA) · 38 ZIP codes · 34 cities
38
ZIP codes
128,657
population (2021)
-2.0%
pop change since 2010
25003
FIPS code
Berkshire County ZIP code map
About Berkshire County
Berkshire County is located in Massachusetts and contains 38 ZIP codes across 34 cities and communities.
The county's population was 128,657 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2% from 131,219 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Berkshire County is 25003.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 128,657 |
| 2010 population | 131,219 |
| Change | -2.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| FIPS code | 25003 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Berkshire County
Adams
Ashley Falls
Becket
Berkshire
Cheshire
Dalton
Drury
East Otis
Glendale
Great Barrington
Hinsdale
Housatonic
Lanesborough
Lee
Lenox
Lenox Dale
Mill River
Monterey
North Adams
North Egremont
Otis
Pittsfield
Richmond
Sandisfield
Savoy
Sheffield
South Egremont
South Lee
Southfield
Stockbridge
Tyringham
West Stockbridge
Williamstown
Windsor
ZIP codes for Berkshire County, MA (38)
Demographics & statistics
122,797
Population
46.6
Median age
$71,976
Median household income
$44,760
Per capita income
$326,767
Median home value
$698
Median monthly rent
81.8%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
47,956
Housing units
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,419
Under 5
2,590
2,631
5–9
2,818
2,805
10–14
3,005
3,724
15–19
3,989
3,835
20–24
4,107
6,384
25–34
6,837
6,619
35–44
7,090
7,172
45–54
7,681
4,745
55–59
5,082
4,891
60–64
5,239
7,987
65–74
8,554
4,119
75–84
4,411
1,962
85+
2,101
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20,407 | 16.3% |
| 18 and over | 102,390 | 83.7% |
| 65 and over | 29,134 | 25.2% |
| Median age | 46.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.5%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Black or African American
2.9%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107,945 | 84.5% |
| Two or more races | 6,355 | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,874 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,669 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 2,443 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 2,157 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 201 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
14.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 14.3% |
| Median income | $71,976 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
6.2%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
26.3%
$300k–$500k
30.8%
$500k–$1M
15.3%
$1M+
5.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $326,767 |
| Median rent / month | $698 |
| Owner occupied | 81.8% |
| Renter occupied | 18.2% |
| Vacant | 21.6% |
| Single-family detached | 79.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.6% |
| Electricity | 8.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.7% |
| Fuel oil | 40.6% |
| Wood | 9.8% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22,940 | 51.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4,524 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9,977 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16,039 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11,858 | 22.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 20,747 | 40.8% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.8% | 25.8% |
| Married | 55.7% | 51.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
27.4%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
19.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,310 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 777 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 9,223 | 39.6% |
| High school | 5,350 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 8,651 | 24.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.5%
Retail trade
11.1%
Professional & management
10.6%
Construction
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Public administration
3.3%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.4% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 11.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
11.0%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
15.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.7% |
| Retirement income | 31.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 6.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 75.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6,421 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 24.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 43.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 117,788 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 1,997 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 985 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 711 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 207 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 115,571 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 113,927 | 94.4% |
| Born in different state | 79,373 | 61.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,644 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,226 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,535 | 63.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 22,665 | 18.5% |
| French | 15,683 | 12.8% |
| Arab | 5,360 | 4.4% |
| German | 4,235 | 3.4% |
| English | 1,368 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 671 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 486 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 403 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 399 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.1% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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