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Berkshire County
Stockbridge, MA
01262
01262 ZIP Code — Stockbridge, MA
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01262 is located in
Stockbridge ,
Massachusetts ,
within Berkshire County .
It covers approximately 19.75 square miles and serves a population of
1,785 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 413 .
About ZIP code 01262
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 $549,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
The gap between median ($75,804) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 55% 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 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 40% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 01262 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,785
Population density
90 / sq mi
State FIPS
25
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
19.75 sq mi
Water area
0.87 sq mi
Latitude
42.2968
Longitude
-73.3259
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
413
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.3%
40.7%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
23.1%
30.9%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
10.2%
21.9%
28.5%
Over $200k
11.3%
6.5%
14.3%
Demographics & statistics
$75,804
Median household income
$549,200
Median home value
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 157 8.8% 18 and over 1,628 91.2% 65 and over 728 40.8% Median age 60.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 1,631 90.2% Black or African American 67 3.7% Two or more races 43 2.4% Asian 39 2.2% Hispanic or Latino 23 1.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.3%
40.7%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
23.1%
30.9%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
10.2%
21.9%
28.5%
Over $200k
11.3%
6.5%
14.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.7% $10k–$15k 2.2% $15k–$25k 13.3% $25k–$35k 12.7% $35k–$50k 1.8% $50k–$75k 16.6% $75k–$100k 6.9% $100k–$150k 4.9% $150k–$200k 6.2% $200k+ 32.7% Median income $75,804
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $549,200 Median rent / month $943 Owner occupied 70.2% Renter occupied 29.8% Vacant 52.2% Single-family detached 77.5% Large apartment buildings 1.3% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.7% 2010–2019 0.6% 2000–2009 3.2% 1990–1999 4.7% 1980–1989 9.8% 1970–1979 12.7% 1960–1969 14.4% 1950–1959 6.4% 1940–1949 4.3% 1939 or earlier 42.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.7% 1 bedroom 9.6% 2 bedrooms 13.8% 3 bedrooms 44.1% 4 bedrooms 21.3% 5+ bedrooms 8.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.1% 1 vehicle 43.2% 2 vehicles 43.1% 3 or more 11.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 36.9% Electricity 17.8% Propane / LP gas 15.4% Fuel oil 23.1% Wood 3.1% Solar 3.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 410 57.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 111 15.5% Female householder, no spouse 194 27.1% Households with children under 18 95 13.3% Households with seniors (65+) 418 58.5% Average household size 2.24
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 41.6% 29.5% Married 48.9% 52.4% Separated 0.0% 0.9% Widowed 3.4% 6.0% Divorced 6.1% 11.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
34.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.5% Bachelor's or higher 52.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 3.3% Kindergarten 14 6.7% Elementary school 34 16.2% High school 59 28.1% College / grad school 96 45.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.8%
Professional & management
14.3%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Public administration
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 56.7% Service 12.9% Sales & office 9.9% Natural resources & construction 11.7% Production & transportation 8.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.8% Government 14.4% Self-employed 18.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 44.2% Carpool 1.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 14.3% Work from home 40.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 16.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 55.1% Retirement income 33.1% Supplemental Security 3.9% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 11.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 24.8% High blood pressure 33.7% High cholesterol 34.9% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 32.7% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 9.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.1% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 21.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.9% Depression 19.0% Fair or poor health 13.2% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 5.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.3% Visited dentist 75.1% Cholesterol screening 93.0% Teeth loss 11.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 102 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.2% 65 and over 25.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.6% Public insurance 51.9% No insurance 4.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,735 97.2% Spanish 5 0.3% 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) 1,604 89.9% Born in same state 1,598 89.5% Born in different state 782 43.8% Foreign born 6 0.3% Naturalized citizen 181 10.1% Not a US citizen 114 63.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 368 20.6% French 253 14.2% Arab 139 7.8%
Ancestry Count % English 41 2.3% Norwegian 20 1.1% German 13 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.1% Internet access 89.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01262
What city is ZIP code 01262 in?
ZIP code 01262 is primarily assigned to Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01262 in?
ZIP code 01262 falls within Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Does ZIP code 01262 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 01262 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 01262 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 01262 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 01262?
52% 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 01262?
The median home value in ZIP code 01262 is $549,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 01262 in?
ZIP code 01262 observes the EST timezone.
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