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ZIP Code 01262

Berkshire, Massachusetts

FIPS 01262

Juniper

ZIP Code 01262 is in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$622,400

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,778

Median Age

63.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$622,400

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$4,808

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.27

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$863

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

23%

Recession Drop %

-7.5%

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

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 01262: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01262?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01262 is $622,400, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01262?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01262 is $4,808, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01262 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01262 cost about 4.27× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01262?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01262 is $863 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01262?
ZIP Code 01262 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.

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