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ZIP Code 01259

Berkshire, Massachusetts

FIPS 01259

Juniper

ZIP Code 01259 is in the top 7% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$546,300

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

14.9

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

688

Median Age

43.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$546,300

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$4,840

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.45

Higher than 64%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

74.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

14.9

Lower than 93%

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 01259: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01259?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01259 is $546,300, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01259?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01259 is $4,840, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01259 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01259 cost about 3.45× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01259?
ZIP Code 01259 averages 45.9°F year-round, summer highs near 76.1°F, winter lows around 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 74.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01259 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01259's FEMA National Risk Index score is 14.9 (lower than 93% 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 →