ZIP Code 01201: Population, Income, Housing

State: MA

Total population: 44,848 Household income: $71,093 Rent: $1,139

Overview

Total population

44,848

Rent

$1,139

Year built

1951

Household income

$71,093

Per capita income

$45,150

Poverty rate

14.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

50%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Massachusetts

County

Berkshire County

City

Pittsfield

Total population

44,848

Adults over 25

33,464

Total households

20,143

Household size

2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$71,093

Per capita income

$45,150

Poverty rate

14.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

50%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,139

Year built

1951

Households that rent

36.5%

Households that own

63.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.6

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

78.9%

Black

5.2%

Asian

1.2%

Two or more races

10.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

9.8%

Not Hispanic or Latino

90.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

19,793 (89.9%)

Commute time to work

19 mins

Work from home

2,227 (10.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

25.8%

High school graduate or GED

29.4%

Some college or associate degree

10.4%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

34.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 01201 with: Berkshire County, MA Massachusetts United States

ZIP 01201

Total population44,848

Rent$1,139

Year built1951

Household income$71,093

Per capita income$45,150

Poverty rate14.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

Berkshire County, MA

Total population129,430

Rent$1,097

Year built1956

Household income$76,013

Per capita income$49,365

Poverty rate11.4%

Unemployment rate4.2%

Massachusetts State

Total population7,044,056

Rent$1,762

Year built1964

Household income$103,960

Per capita income$57,897

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate4%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP01201	CountyBerkshire, MA	StateMassachusetts	CountryUnited States
Total population	44,848	129,430	7,044,056	334,922,499
Rent	$1,139	$1,097	$1,762	$1,413
Year built	1951	1956	1964	1980
Household income	$71,093	$76,013	$103,960	$80,734
Per capita income	$45,150	$49,365	$57,897	$44,673
Poverty rate	14.7%	11.4%	10%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.2%	4%	4%

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Summary for 01201

Rent & Income

In 01201, the typical monthly rent is $1,139 and the typical household income is $71,093. Rent here is lower than Massachusetts, and household income is lower than Massachusetts. The estimated poverty rate is 14.7%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 36.5% of households. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 34.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 01201 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 01201 — Poverty

How ZIP 01201 compares in Massachusetts (62 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,139	4 / 62	from lower rent	$1,021 – $2,873
Household income	$71,093	53 / 62	from higher income	$48,415 – $172,606
Poverty rate	14.7%	40 / 62	from lower poverty	2.9% – 30.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Massachusetts with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 01201

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 4th out of 62 ZIP Codes in Massachusetts. Across Massachusetts, figures vary from $1,021 in ZIP 01040 up to $2,873 in ZIP 02446.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 01201 stands 53rd out of 62 ZIP Codes. Throughout Massachusetts, numbers span from $48,415 in ZIP 01109 up to $172,606 in ZIP 01810.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 40th out of 62 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.9% in ZIP 01810 up to 30.5% in ZIP 01610.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 01201 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,139 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 01201

Annual Household Income: $71,093

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 01201

Estimated Rate: 14.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 01201

In ZIP Code 01201, households that rent: 7,349 (36.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,349	36.5%
Owner-Occupied	12,794	63.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 01201

In ZIP Code 01201, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,673 (50%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,673	50%
Other renter households	3,676	50%
Total renter households	7,349	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 01201

Less than High School: 8,637 people (25.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,840 people (29.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,470 people (10.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,517 people (34.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 33,464

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.