01257 ZIP Code — Sheffield, MA

Berkshire County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01257 is located in Sheffield, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. It covers approximately 33.90 square miles and serves a population of 2,230 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01257

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 $461,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($78,940) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,230

population

33.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01257 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01257

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01257. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sheffield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01222 Ashley Falls (3.7 mi) 01230 Great Barrington (5 mi) 06018 Canaan (6.6 mi) 01259 Southfield (6.9 mi) 06068 Salisbury (7.1 mi) 12517 Copake Falls (7.5 mi) 06024 East Canaan (7.6 mi) 12516 Copake (9.7 mi) 01245 Monterey (10.2 mi) 01236 Housatonic (11 mi) 06039 Lakeville (11 mi) 06031 Falls Village (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,230
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	33.90 sq mi
Water area	0.81 sq mi
Latitude	42.1039
Longitude	-73.3677
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	413

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	10.6%	6.5%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,230

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$78,940

Median household income

$67,342

Per capita income

$461,500

Median home value

$1,144

Median monthly rent

71.2%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,009

Housing units

39.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

122

15–19

127

20–24

25–34

104

129

35–44

135

45–54

55–59

60–64

283

65–74

295

150

75–84

156

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	104	4.7%
18 and over	2,126	95.3%
65 and over	920	41.3%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,123	94.2%
Two or more races	49	2.2%
Asian	46	2%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1%
Other race	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	10.6%	6.5%	14.3%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k+ 10.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	17.4%
$200k+	10.9%
Median income	$78,940

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 41.0%

$500k–$1M 30.6%

$1M+ 10.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$461,500
Median rent / month	$1,144
Owner occupied	71.2%
Renter occupied	28.8%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	38.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	17.3%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	9.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Fuel oil	49.6%
Wood	5.0%
Solar	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	555	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	119	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	102	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	235	23.2%
Households with children under 18	70	6.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	584	57.8%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	38.9%
Married	55.0%	47.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	7.5%
Divorced	10.9%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 23.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	39.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.7%
Kindergarten	11	4.5%
Elementary school	52	21.3%
High school	27	11.1%
College / grad school	140	57.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Retail trade 19.8%

Finance & real estate 15.7%

Professional & management 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Construction 5.5%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Information 1.5%

Public administration 1.3%

Other services 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.7

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 35.6%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 30.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.3%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	6.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	75.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,216	99.4%
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)	2,062	92.5%
Born in same state	2,039	91.4%
Born in different state	1,074	48.2%
Foreign born	23	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	168	7.5%
Not a US citizen	168	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	615	27.6%
French	467	20.9%
Arab	103	4.6%
English	62	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	62	2.8%
German	15	0.7%
Norwegian	7	0.3%
Irish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01257

What city is ZIP code 01257 in?

ZIP code 01257 is primarily assigned to Sheffield, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01257 in?

ZIP code 01257 falls within Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01257 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 01257 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 01257 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 01257 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01257?

The median home value in ZIP code 01257 is $461,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 01257?

ZIP code 01257 has an estimated population of 2,230 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 01257 in?

ZIP code 01257 observes the EST timezone.