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Berkshire County
Housatonic, MA
01236
01236 ZIP Code — Housatonic, MA
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01236 is located in
Housatonic ,
Massachusetts ,
within Berkshire County .
It covers approximately 6.62 square miles and serves a population of
1,625 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 413 .
About ZIP code 01236
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $381,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($113,958) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 01236 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,625
Population density
245 / sq mi
State FIPS
25
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
6.62 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
42.2631
Longitude
-73.3835
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
413
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.4%
40.7%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
35.2%
30.9%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
21.2%
21.9%
28.5%
Over $200k
11.2%
6.5%
14.3%
Demographics & statistics
$113,958
Median household income
$381,300
Median home value
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 269 16.6% 18 and over 1,356 83.4% 65 and over 311 19.1% Median age 55.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
Group Count % White 1,300 78.8% Asian 257 15.6% Two or more races 55 3.3% Hispanic or Latino 24 1.5% Black or African American 13 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.4%
40.7%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
35.2%
30.9%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
21.2%
21.9%
28.5%
Over $200k
11.2%
6.5%
14.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.3% $15k–$25k 7.3% $25k–$35k 4.2% $35k–$50k 1.5% $50k–$75k 13.7% $75k–$100k 17.3% $100k–$150k 20.7% $150k–$200k 3.2% $200k+ 29.9% Median income $113,958
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $381,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 83.0% Renter occupied 17.0% Vacant 21.4% Single-family detached 90.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.6% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.65
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.0% 2000–2009 3.2% 1990–1999 1.5% 1980–1989 8.2% 1970–1979 14.3% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 9.0% 1940–1949 9.3% 1939 or earlier 52.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 6.9% 2 bedrooms 14.3% 3 bedrooms 50.9% 4 bedrooms 24.7% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.9% 1 vehicle 16.5% 2 vehicles 64.0% 3 or more 17.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.9% Electricity 22.9% Propane / LP gas 7.9% Fuel oil 52.0% Wood 7.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 424 68.5% Cohabiting couple 16 2.6% Male householder, no spouse 71 11.5% Female householder, no spouse 108 17.4% Households with children under 18 128 20.7% Households with seniors (65+) 246 39.7% Average household size 2.57
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.5% 22.2% Married 72.8% 65.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.1% 6.9% Divorced 8.6% 5.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
10.3%
Graduate / professional
27.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.1% Bachelor's or higher 57.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 67 28.0% Kindergarten 3 1.3% Elementary school 95 39.7% High school 50 20.9% College / grad school 24 10.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
17.5%
Education & healthcare
14.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 48.9% Service 12.9% Sales & office 12.6% Natural resources & construction 8.6% Production & transportation 17.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.8% Government 1.2% Self-employed 21.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.3% Carpool 1.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.5% Work from home 23.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
21.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.6% Retirement income 25.7% Supplemental Security 4.7% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 1.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 24.4% High blood pressure 30.6% High cholesterol 33.6% Diabetes 9.4% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.7% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.0% Binge drinking 16.3% No physical activity 20.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.6% Depression 19.5% Fair or poor health 12.2% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 9.9% No health insurance 6.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.7% Visited dentist 75.4% Cholesterol screening 92.1% Teeth loss 11.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 45 3.3%
Disability % Any disability 5.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.1% 65 and over 23.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.4% Public insurance 33.3% No insurance 0.2% Uninsured under 19 1.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,474 90.7% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,397 86.0% Born in same state 1,337 82.3% Born in different state 846 52.1% Foreign born 60 3.7% Naturalized citizen 228 14.0% Not a US citizen 60 26.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 178 11% French 142 8.7% German 53 3.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 30 1.8% English 22 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.1% Internet access 98.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01236
What city is ZIP code 01236 in?
ZIP code 01236 is primarily assigned to Housatonic, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01236 in?
ZIP code 01236 falls within Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 01236?
58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 01236 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 01236 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01236?
The median home value in ZIP code 01236 is $381,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01236?
The median household income in ZIP code 01236 is $113,958, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01236 in?
ZIP code 01236 observes the EST timezone.
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