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ZIP Code 01230

Berkshire, Massachusetts

FIPS 01230

Juniper

ZIP Code 01230 is in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$527,300

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.4

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,826

Median Age

50.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$527,300

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$5,194

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.08

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$1,357

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

-6.5%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

66%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

166.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.4

Higher than 61%

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 01230: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01230?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01230 is $527,300, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01230?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01230 is $5,194, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01230 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01230 cost about 6.08× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01230?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01230 is $1,357 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01230?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01230 have moved 54% over the past five years (-6.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01230?
ZIP Code 01230 averages 46.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.8°F, winter lows around 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01230 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01230's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.4 (higher than 61% 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 →