01255 ZIP Code — Sandisfield, MA

Berkshire County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01255 is located in Sandisfield, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. It covers approximately 50.52 square miles and serves a population of 931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01255

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 $288,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($73,958) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01255 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

931

population

50.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01255 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01255

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01255. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sandisfield	Acceptable
Sandisfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01253 Otis (5.8 mi) 01245 Monterey (6 mi) 01259 Southfield (6.5 mi) 06021 Colebrook (6.8 mi) 01034 Granville (8.9 mi) 01008 Blandford (9.8 mi) 01222 Ashley Falls (10.6 mi) 06098 Winsted (10.8 mi) 06018 Canaan (10.9 mi) 06024 East Canaan (11 mi) 06065 Riverton (11.1 mi) 01230 Great Barrington (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	931
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	50.52 sq mi
Water area	1.13 sq mi
Latitude	42.1135
Longitude	-73.1200
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	31.6%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	10.1%	6.5%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

931

Population

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$73,958

Median household income

$41,711

Per capita income

$288,200

Median home value

$1,208

Median monthly rent

96.6%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

623

Housing units

29.0%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	134	14.4%
18 and over	797	85.6%
65 and over	271	29.1%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Black or African American 1.6%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	841	86.4%
Two or more races	68	7%
Hispanic or Latino	42	4.3%
Black or African American	16	1.6%
Asian	6	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.6%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	10.1%	6.5%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	11.5%
Median income	$73,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 39.7%

$300k–$500k 19.5%

$500k–$1M 18.7%

$1M+ 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$288,200
Median rent / month	$1,208
Owner occupied	96.6%
Renter occupied	3.4%
Vacant	44.1%
Single-family detached	93.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	28.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	20.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	11.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Fuel oil	33.2%
Wood	32.1%
Solar	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	35	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	65	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	93	26.2%
Households with children under 18	73	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	162	45.6%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.3%	29.0%
Married	41.9%	44.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	2.7%	12.4%
Divorced	11.1%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 18.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	6.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	33.1%
High school	31	18.7%
College / grad school	69	41.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Construction 12.9%

Retail trade 11.8%

Other services 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 8.3%

Public administration 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	29.3%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	22.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.7

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.5%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	5.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	76.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	890	95.6%
Spanish	14	1.6%
Other Indo-European	6	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.6%
Other languages	3	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	917	98.5%
Born in same state	914	98.2%
Born in different state	431	46.3%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.5%
Not a US citizen	5	35.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	157	16.9%
Italian	129	13.9%
Arab	59	6.3%
German	20	2.1%
Norwegian	20	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	1.2%
English	8	0.9%
Polish	7	0.8%
Irish	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01255

What city is ZIP code 01255 in?

ZIP code 01255 is primarily assigned to Sandisfield, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01255 in?

ZIP code 01255 falls within Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01255 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 01255 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01255 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 01255 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 01255 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 01255 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 01255?

ZIP code 01255 has an estimated population of 931 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 01255 in?

ZIP code 01255 observes the EST timezone.