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ZIP Code 01237

Berkshire, Massachusetts

FIPS 01237

Juniper

ZIP Code 01237 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$303,700

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

20.1

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,302

Median Age

53.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$303,700

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$4,768

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.34

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$1,203

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-6.1%

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)

52.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

20.1

Lower than 91%

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 01237: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01237?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01237 is $303,700, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01237?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01237 is $4,768, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01237 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01237 cost about 3.34× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01237?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01237 is $1,203 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01237?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01237 have moved 76% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01237?
ZIP Code 01237 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 77.2°F, winter lows around 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01237 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01237's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.1 (lower than 91% 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 →