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ZIP Code 01236

Berkshire, Massachusetts

FIPS 01236

Juniper

ZIP Code 01236 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$504,900

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.6

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,458

Median Age

57

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$504,900

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$5,206

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.54

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-22%

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

29.6

Lower than 85%

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 01236: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01236?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01236 is $504,900, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01236?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01236 is $5,206, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01236 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01236 cost about 4.54× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01236?
ZIP Code 01236 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 01236 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01236's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.6 (lower than 85% 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 →