01247 ZIP Code
North Adams, Massachusetts
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 01247 |
| City/Town: | North Adams |
| County: | Berkshire |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,279 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,692 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,574 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,812 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,400 |
| Land Area: | 45.9 sq miles
118.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6957, -73.0939 |
Population Information (01247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,279 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,767 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,512 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 585 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 822 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 666 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,048 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,377 | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,539 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,623 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,098 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,011 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,266 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,969 | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 879 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 396 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $849 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,812 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,783 | 86.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,029 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,097 | 60.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,686 | 39.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,781 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 461 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 704 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,776 | 35.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,144 | 19.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 884 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,567 | 14.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,245 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01247 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,692 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,265 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,070 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,574 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,709 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,318 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 391 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,342 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,448 | 74.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,372 | 18.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 498 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,663 | 89.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 225 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 33 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 436 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 349 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 573 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 526 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 875 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 78 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 335 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 67 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 395 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01247 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 412 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 476 | 7.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 764 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 597 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 897 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,181 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 901 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 783 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 365 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 407 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01247 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,254 | 71.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 674 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 590 | 8.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 495 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01247 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 73 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 538 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 735 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 35 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 827 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 312 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 115 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 268 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 509 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,452 | 33.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 646 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 316 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 492 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (01247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,838 | 97.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,640 | 69.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,833 | 44.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 360 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01247 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,532 | 66.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,735 | 40.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,884 | 27.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 429 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 253 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,440 | 21.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01247 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,961 | 50.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 107 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 961 | 12.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,304 | 16.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 649 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 76 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 569 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 185 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01247 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 43 | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 207 | 2.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 274 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 594 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 683 | 8.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 856 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 747 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 480 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,928 | 50.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01247 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 211 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,121 | 14.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,393 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,878 | 36.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 934 | 12.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 275 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01247 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,183 | 46.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 419 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 655 | 9.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,137 | 31.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 197 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 78 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 85 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01247 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 896 | 13.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,831 | 41.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,227 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 829 | 12.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01247 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 235 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 340 | 8.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 831 | 20.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,130 | 27.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 928 | 22.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 426 | 10.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 123 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 84 | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01247 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,362 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $580 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $849 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (01247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,783 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,409 | 35.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 668 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,600 | 23.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,987 | 29.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,460 | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,399 | 35.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01247 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,665 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,969 | 44.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,444 | 36.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 327 | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 790 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,143 | 32.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01247 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,521 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 98 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 100 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,311 | 37.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 785 | 22.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,227 | 34.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,674 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 847 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,198 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,738 | 18.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 157 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,343 | 49.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,238 | 45.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01247 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,264 | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,879 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,091 | 58.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 718 | 38.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 402 | 21.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 70 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01247 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,476 | 94.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 226 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 803 | 355.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 803 | 355.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 803 | 355.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 86 | 38.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 48 | 21.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 179 | 79.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 4.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01247 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,694 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,646 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,048 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 470 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 461 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 60 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 57 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01247 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,783 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,183 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
North Adams, MA01247