ZIP Code 01201, Massachusetts
ZIP Code 01201 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 01201 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 44,848. The land area covers 60.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,848 | ±254 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 20,143 | ±484 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 21,960 | ±506 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,143 | ±484 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,817 | ±367 |
| Median Home Value | $259,800 | ±$7,730 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,139 | ±$61 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,093 | ±$4,250 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,150 | ±$4,474 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6,490 | ±954 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 22,578 | ±901 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90% | ±1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AVERILL PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Pittsfield, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CHERRY PLAIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Becket, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Adams, MA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | North Adams, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dalton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Pittsfield, MA | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 01-05 | Pittsfield, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | North Adams, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
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College Vocational | 1.4 mi away | 100 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201-5300 |
4134998618
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BERKSHIRE ATHENAEUM
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 1 WENDELL AVENUE, PITTSFIELD, MA, 01201 |
(413) 499-9480
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Berkshire Community College
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College | 1.7 mi away | 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201-5786 |
4134994660
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LANESBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 83 NORTH MAIN ST. (TOWN HALL), LANESBOROUGH, MA, 01237 |
(413) 442-0222
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Charles H McCann Technical School
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College Vocational | 17.2 mi away | 70 Hodges Cross Rd, North Adams, MA, 01247-3999 |
4136635383181
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NEW LEBANON LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 550 STATE ROUTE 20, NEW LEBANON, NY, 12125 |
(518) 794-8844
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Bard College at Simon's Rock
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College | 17.7 mi away | 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA, 01230-9702 |
4136444400
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DALTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 462 MAIN STREET, DALTON, MA, 01226 |
(413) 684-6112
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Williams College
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College | 18.3 mi away | 880 Main St, Williamstown, MA, 01267 |
4135973131
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TAYLOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 155 MAIN STREET, HANCOCK, MA, 01237 |
(413) 738-5326
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PITTSFIELD MUNI AP, MA US, located 1.9 miles from ZCTA5 01201. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1° | 13.9° | 22.0° | 2.67" | — |
| February | 33.1° | 15.0° | 24.1° | 2.52" | — |
| March | 41.7° | 23.1° | 32.4° | 3.08" | — |
| April | 55.2° | 33.8° | 44.5° | 3.38" | — |
| May | 67.0° | 44.4° | 55.7° | 3.79" | — |
| June | 74.6° | 53.1° | 63.9° | 4.58" | — |
| July | 79.3° | 58.0° | 68.7° | 4.18" | — |
| August | 77.6° | 56.5° | 67.1° | 3.82" | — |
| September | 70.4° | 48.9° | 59.7° | 4.50" | — |
| October | 58.3° | 38.5° | 48.4° | 4.56" | — |
| November | 46.6° | 29.2° | 37.9° | 3.52" | — |
| December | 35.5° | 20.9° | 28.2° | 3.63" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield city | City | 1.1 mi | — |
| Lenox CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Lenox Dale CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Cheshire CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Lee CDP | CDP | 10.3 mi | — |
| East Nassau village | Village | 12.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 01201. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.