01254 ZIP Code — Richmond, MA

Berkshire County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01254 is located in Richmond, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. It covers approximately 14.46 square miles and serves a population of 961 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01254

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 $516,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,667) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 01254 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

961

population

14.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01254 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01254

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richmond	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12029 Canaan (3.8 mi) 01240 Lenox (4.9 mi) 12017 Austerlitz (6.3 mi) 01266 West Stockbridge (6.3 mi) 12125 New Lebanon (6.7 mi) 01263 Stockbridge (6.7 mi) 12060 East Chatham (6.8 mi) 01201 Pittsfield (7.2 mi) 01236 Housatonic (8.1 mi) 12165 Spencertown (8.9 mi) 12037 Chatham (10 mi) 01238 Lee (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	961
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	14.46 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.3791
Longitude	-73.3659
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	27.4%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	24.8%	6.5%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

961

Population

People per sq mi

61.8

Median age

$91,667

Median household income

$85,255

Per capita income

$516,100

Median home value

$944

Median monthly rent

96.4%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

545

Housing units

61.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

112

65–74

138

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	94	9.8%
18 and over	867	90.2%
65 and over	384	40.0%
Median age	61.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Black or African American 4.4%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	887	91.3%
Black or African American	43	4.4%
Two or more races	17	1.8%
Asian	14	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.4%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	24.8%	6.5%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 24.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	24.3%
Median income	$91,667

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 32.3%

$500k–$1M 38.0%

$1M+ 13.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$516,100
Median rent / month	$944
Owner occupied	96.4%
Renter occupied	3.6%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	94.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	16.8%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	25.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	27.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Fuel oil	58.4%
Wood	7.3%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	265	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	56	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	108	24.5%
Households with children under 18	63	14.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	259	58.9%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	13.7%
Married	66.3%	69.1%
Separated	0.8%	2.4%
Widowed	1.5%	7.4%
Divorced	8.7%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 20.7%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 32.3%

Graduate / professional 29.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.8%
Bachelor's or higher	61.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	24.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	31.2%
High school	30	27.5%
College / grad school	18	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.9%

Professional & management 11.5%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Information 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Retail trade 6.6%

Other services 6.0%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Construction 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.0%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	19.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.7%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.5%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.1%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	5.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	79.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	18.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.4%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	944	98.2%
Spanish	16	1.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.7%
Other languages	9	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	925	96.3%
Born in same state	925	96.3%
Born in different state	513	53.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	3.7%
Not a US citizen	18	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	214	22.3%
French	178	18.5%
Arab	41	4.3%
German	27	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	1.4%
Irish	6	0.6%
Dutch	6	0.6%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01254

What city is ZIP code 01254 in?

ZIP code 01254 is primarily assigned to Richmond, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01254 in?

ZIP code 01254 falls within Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01254 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 01254 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 01254 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 01254 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 01254 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 01254 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 01254?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 01254 in?

ZIP code 01254 observes the EST timezone.