01242 ZIP Code — Lenox Dale, MA

Berkshire County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01242 is located in Lenox Dale, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. It covers approximately 0.46 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01242

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 01242 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

255

population

0.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01242 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01242

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lenox Dale	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	255
Population density	554 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.46 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.3394
Longitude	-73.2467
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	413

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	13.3%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	42.2%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.5%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

255

Population

554

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

Median household income

$20,109

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

39.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	17	6.7%
18 and over	238	93.3%
65 and over	48	18.8%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	255	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	13.3%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	42.2%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.5%	14.3%

$35k–$50k 68.6%

$100k–$150k 31.4%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	68.6%
$100k–$150k	31.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	31.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	100.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	31.4%
4 bedrooms	68.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	100.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	70	100.0%
Households with children under 18	22	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	68.6%
Average household size	3.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	52.7%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	21.4%
Divorced	0.0%	25.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 67.7%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 15.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	21.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	62	78.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 76.1%

Other services 20.2%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	53.2%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	3.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.3%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.6%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	68.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.3%
High blood pressure	25.7%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.8%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	16.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	5.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	78.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.1%
Public insurance	74.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	255	100.0%
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)	255	100.0%
Born in same state	255	100.0%
Born in different state	255	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	241	94.5%
French	135	52.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	2.7%
German	4	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.5%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01242

What city is ZIP code 01242 in?

ZIP code 01242 is primarily assigned to Lenox Dale, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01242 in?

ZIP code 01242 falls within Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01242 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 01242 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 01242?

ZIP code 01242 has an estimated population of 255 residents, with a density of 556 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 01242 in?

ZIP code 01242 observes the EST timezone.