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ZIP Code 01247

Berkshire, Massachusetts

FIPS 01247

Juniper

ZIP Code 01247 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the bottom 40% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$205,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.2

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,794

Median Age

44.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$205,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,987

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.92

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$802

Lower than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-9.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

47

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

148.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

85.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.2

Higher than 60%

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 01247: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01247?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01247 is $205,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01247?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01247 is $2,987, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01247 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01247 cost about 3.92× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01247?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01247 is $802 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01247?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01247 have moved 68% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01247?
ZIP Code 01247 averages 47°F year-round, summer highs near 78.7°F, winter lows around 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 85.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01247 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01247's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.2 (higher than 60% 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 →