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ZIP Code 01240

Berkshire, Massachusetts

ZCTA 01240

Juniper

ZIP Code 01240 is in the lowest 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 15% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 23% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$107,826

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.36×

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

45.5

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 01240, in Berkshire, Massachusetts.

The basics

Total Population

5,111

Median Age

60.3

Population Density

213.73

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,241

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,091

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

54%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

17%

Climate & weather

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)

77.1

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

45.5

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 01240: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01240?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01240 is $5,241, an effective rate of 1.1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01240 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01240 cost about 4.36× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01240?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01240 is $1,091 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 01240?
ZIP Code 01240 has a population of 5,111, about 213.73 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 60.3.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01240?
ZIP Code 01240 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 77.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01240's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.5 (lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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