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Berkshire County
Savoy, MA
01256
01256 ZIP Code — Savoy, MA
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01256 is located in
Savoy ,
Massachusetts ,
within Berkshire County .
It covers approximately 35.85 square miles and serves a population of
620 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 413 .
About ZIP code 01256
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,219. 51% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 01256 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Savoy
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
620
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
25
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
35.85 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
42.5896
Longitude
-73.0230
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
413
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.9%
40.7%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
24.1%
30.9%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
21.2%
21.9%
28.5%
Over $200k
2.8%
6.5%
14.3%
Demographics & statistics
$54,219
Median household income
$237,500
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 106 17.1% 18 and over 514 82.9% 65 and over 206 33.2% Median age 54.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 584 93.6% Black or African American 27 4.3% Two or more races 8 1.3% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.9%
40.7%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
24.1%
30.9%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
21.2%
21.9%
28.5%
Over $200k
2.8%
6.5%
14.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.2% $10k–$15k 1.6% $15k–$25k 4.9% $25k–$35k 13.4% $35k–$50k 12.1% $50k–$75k 20.3% $75k–$100k 13.8% $100k–$150k 19.7% $150k–$200k 1.6% $200k+ 3.3% Median income $54,219
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $237,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.4% Renter occupied 5.6% Vacant 18.9% Single-family detached 85.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.2% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 1.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.4% 2000–2009 7.7% 1990–1999 13.6% 1980–1989 22.9% 1970–1979 15.2% 1960–1969 9.0% 1950–1959 9.6% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 14.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 13.6% 2 bedrooms 25.5% 3 bedrooms 48.1% 4 bedrooms 12.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 27.9% 2 vehicles 34.1% 3 or more 35.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.6% Electricity 6.2% Propane / LP gas 23.0% Fuel oil 39.0% Wood 25.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 144 47.2% Cohabiting couple 13 4.3% Male householder, no spouse 79 25.9% Female householder, no spouse 69 22.6% Households with children under 18 55 18.0% Households with seniors (65+) 156 51.1% Average household size 2.03
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.1% 14.4% Married 54.9% 59.9% Separated 0.0% 0.4% Widowed 9.1% 12.1% Divorced 15.9% 13.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.3% Bachelor's or higher 20.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 5 4.5% Elementary school 72 64.3% High school 14 12.5% College / grad school 21 18.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.1%
Public administration
7.2%
Professional & management
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.5% Service 10.6% Sales & office 18.2% Natural resources & construction 20.8% Production & transportation 12.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.8% Government 17.4% Self-employed 6.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.6% Carpool 7.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.8% Work from home 1.6% Other means 1.6% Avg commute (minutes) 31.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
57.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.8% Retirement income 42.6% Supplemental Security 2.0% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 11.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 27.0% High blood pressure 31.7% High cholesterol 33.4% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.1% Binge drinking 17.3% No physical activity 23.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.5% Depression 20.8% Fair or poor health 14.4% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 7.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 71.0% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 14.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 42 8.2%
Disability % Any disability 7.8% Under 18 3.8% 18–64 years 2.6% 65 and over 17.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.0% Public insurance 48.4% No insurance 0.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 606 97.7% 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) 611 98.5% Born in same state 603 97.3% Born in different state 511 82.4% Foreign born 8 1.3% Naturalized citizen 9 1.5% Not a US citizen 2 22.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 116 18.7% Italian 93 15% German 32 5.2% Arab 24 3.9%
Ancestry Count % English 2 0.3% Polish 2 0.3% Norwegian 2 0.3% Dutch 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.2% Internet access 93.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01256
What city is ZIP code 01256 in?
ZIP code 01256 is primarily assigned to Savoy, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01256 in?
ZIP code 01256 falls within Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Does ZIP code 01256 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 01256 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 01256 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 01256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 01256 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 01256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 01256?
ZIP code 01256 has an estimated population of 620 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 01256 in?
ZIP code 01256 observes the EST timezone.
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