01243 ZIP Code — Middlefield, MA
Hampshire County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01243 is located in Middlefield, Massachusetts, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 14.29 square miles and serves a population of 135 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.
135
population
14.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01243 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01243
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Middlefield | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 135 |
| Population density | 9 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3481 |
| Longitude | -73.0027 |
| 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 | 43.6% | 35.4% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.3% | 28.3% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.3% | 27.4% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 8.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
135
Population
9
People per sq mi
59.6
Median age
$79,167
Median household income
$47,043
Per capita income
$404,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
5.2%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
99
Housing units
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
5–9
0
1
10–14
0
4
15–19
3
3
25–34
3
10
35–44
8
10
45–54
8
10
55–59
8
13
60–64
11
17
65–74
13
3
75–84
2
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 1.5% |
| 18 and over | 133 | 98.5% |
| 65 and over | 42 | 31.1% |
| Median age | 59.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.4%
Two or more races
5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 90.4% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 5.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 4.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.6% | 35.4% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.3% | 28.3% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.3% | 27.4% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 8.9% | 14.3% |
$15k–$25k
19.4%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
4.2%
$75k–$100k
44.4%
$100k–$150k
9.7%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 19.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 4.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 44.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $79,167 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
48.6%
$500k–$1M
20.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $404,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 27.3% |
| Single-family detached | 98.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 34.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 63.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% |
| 3 or more | 29.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.7% |
| Electricity | 4.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 26.4% |
| Fuel oil | 36.1% |
| Wood | 23.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 26 | 36.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 27.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 19 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1 | 1.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 33 | 45.8% |
| Average household size | 1.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 10.0% |
| Married | 39.7% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 26.7% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
27.0%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
26.2%
Graduate / professional
19.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 25.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 6 | 75.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
33.3%
Manufacturing
22.9%
Education & healthcare
18.8%
Construction
15.6%
Other services
7.3%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 54.2% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 3.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.6% |
| Production & transportation | 28.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.7% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 32.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 33.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
Poverty
All people
5.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.7% |
| Retirement income | 2.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.8% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 5.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 73.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 1.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 and over | 7.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.8% |
| Public insurance | 52.6% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 135 | 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) | 135 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 135 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 86 | 63.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 32 | 23.7% |
| French | 17 | 12.6% |
| German | 13 | 9.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 8 | 5.9% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 53.3% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01243
What city is ZIP code 01243 in?
ZIP code 01243 is primarily assigned to Middlefield, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01243 in?
ZIP code 01243 falls within Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Does ZIP code 01243 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 01243 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 01243?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01243?
The median home value in ZIP code 01243 is $404,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 01243?
ZIP code 01243 has an estimated population of 135 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 01243 in?
ZIP code 01243 observes the EST timezone.