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ZIP Code 01201

Berkshire, Massachusetts

FIPS 01201

Juniper

ZIP Code 01201 is in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$259,800

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.3

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

44,848

Median Age

42.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$259,800

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$4,177

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.65

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,139

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.02%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

46

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

152.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

77.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.3

Lower than 63%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 01201: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01201?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01201 is $259,800, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01201?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01201 is $4,177, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01201 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01201 cost about 3.65× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01201?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01201 is $1,139 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01201?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01201 have moved 58% over the past five years (-0.02% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01201?
ZIP Code 01201 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 77.2°F, winter lows around 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 77.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01201 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01201's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.3 (lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →