Pittsfield, MA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 01201 serves a portion of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. This community is home to approximately 47,294 residents, with a median age of 28.3 years. The median household income of $95,908 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $441,176 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 47% owner-occupied and 53% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Pittsfield is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 146 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 17% and an unemployment rate of 4.5%, 01201 reflects the economic character of Berkshire County in Massachusetts.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 47,294 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,510 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $95,908 | ↑ 42% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $441,176 | ↑ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 146 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 10.2% | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 17% | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.3 yrs | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 47% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 53% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 22,701 | — |