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ZIP Code 01270

Berkshire, Massachusetts

FIPS 01270

Juniper

ZIP Code 01270 is in the top 26% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$386,700

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,036

Median Age

44.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$386,700

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$3,801

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.32

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

178.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

85.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43

Lower than 74%

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 01270: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01270?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01270 is $386,700, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01270?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01270 is $3,801, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01270 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01270 cost about 3.32× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01270?
ZIP Code 01270 averages 42.6°F year-round, summer highs near 73°F, winter lows around 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 85.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01270 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01270's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43 (lower than 74% 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 →