ZIP Code 01259 in Southfield, MA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Southfield, Massachusetts
County:Berkshire County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:39:23 PM
Population:643 [See All]
Area Code:413
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.0792, -73.2382
Land Area:22.925 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 01259 has 643 residents and 293 households (average 2.19 persons per household). The median age is 54.7 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.6%, much higher than the state average of 69.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:643Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:778Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:392Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:28.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$125,795Source: Census ACS
Households:293Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$456,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.19Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.72Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--516564613540563556506528540617720733778
Decennial Census635------------------643------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 54.7

Male Median Age: 55.5

Female Median Age: 53.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male810132217111712198232339212622259
Female131823144811121624201933402717910
Total212836362119282435324342726153393419
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:60895.45%
Black:20.31%
Hispanic:*152.35%
Asian:40.63%
American Indian:20.31%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:60.94%
Total:637100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:32550.54%55.5 years
Females:31849.46%53.3 years
Total:643100%54.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:71091.26%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:141.80%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:283.60%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:266.94%
Total Population:778100%
Total Native Population:72493.06%
Total Foreign-born Population:546.94%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $125,795, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $57,333 (83.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57,357. Family households earn a median of $125,938 versus $93,438 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,500). By gender, male median income is $75,156 and female is $62,788, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,368 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.4%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (66.8%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$68,462$67,500$70,074$61,500$63,750$61,125$62,727$60,625$68,438$78,625$110,417$120,568$125,795
Median Family Income$73,036$71,250$73,000$73,594$112,708$115,313$118,250$121,875$110,673$110,833$118,750$120,577$125,938
Median NonFamily Income$34,750$35,850$40,938$47,656$48,958$48,750$49,135$38,194$38,750$55,417$64,167$90,375$93,438
Median Male Income$65,313$68,571$66,667$61,250$0$64,286$54,318$56,375$61,000$66,719$82,955$74,485$75,156
Median Female Income$68,000$70,398$49,773$61,250$0$51,429$56,875$56,250$47,308$47,188$56,063$57,159$62,788
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:39869.10%
Unemployed:193.30%
Not In Labor Force:15927.60%
Total:576100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:26666.83%
Service:5313.32%
Sales and Office:307.54%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:307.54%
Production, transportation, and material moving:194.77%
Total Civilian Employed Population:398100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $456,400, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $30,500 (7.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $88,500. The median gross rent is $3,114, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,814 (139.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,047. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.44% (59.84% with a mortgage, 40.16% free-and-clear) and renters 10.56% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 30.05%, which is far higher than the state rate (8.38%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$425,900$443,100$473,100$470,700$446,400$386,200$383,900$362,300$367,900$378,900$352,700$407,100$456,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:620.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:1136.67%
No Rent:1343.33%
Total:30100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,300$1,017$1,056$1,051$1,049$1,107$950$1,050$1,067$1,094$0$0$3,114
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):15253.52%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):10235.92%
Renter Occupied:3010.56%
Total Occupied Housing Units:284100%

Occupied Housing Units:28469.95%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):12230.05%
Total Housing Units:406100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:38394.33%
Multi-Family Units:71.72%
Other Units:163.94%
Total Housing Units:406100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 45.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.61%). College enrollment is 8.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (32.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:132.48%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):12824.43%
Some college, no degree:12724.24%
Associate's degree:203.82%
Bachelor's degree:11020.99%
Graduate or professional degree:12624.05%
Total:524100%
High school or higher:51197.52%
Bachelor's degree or higher:23645.04%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:60166.19%
Public Insurance:27830.62%
No Insurance:293.19%
Total:908100%
Has Health Insurance:87996.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%3.5%2.1%3.4%2.7%2.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:4122.40%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):6736.61%
High school (grades 9-12):6032.79%
College or graduate school:158.20%
Total:183100%
Early Childhood:4122.40%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):16891.80%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 01259 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 30 business establishments, employing about 83 people with an annual payroll of $6,133,000. USPS data shows 179 residential mailboxes and 7 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:179Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:7Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:370Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:179Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:30Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,025,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$6,133,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:83Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 01259 is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, within the Pittsfield, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38340) and Massachusetts's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 128,047 people, about 0.50% of whom live in ZIP Code 01259. It covers 22.925 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.742 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Pittsfield, MASource: Census
CBSA Number:38340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:128,047Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:22.925 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.742 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2350.29 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


01260 | | 01258

Schools in ZIP Code 01259


We could not locate which school district 01259 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

New Marlborough Central 491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
District: Southern Berkshire School DistrictNearby
Undermountain 491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
District: Southern Berkshire School DistrictNearby
Mt Everett Regional 491 Berkshire School Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
District: Southern Berkshire School DistrictNearby
South Egremont 42 Main St
South Egremont, MA 01258
District: Southern Berkshire School DistrictNearby
Farmington River Elementary 555 N Main Street
Otis, MA 01253
District: Farmington River Regional School DistrictNearby
John Dewey Academy 389 Main St
Great Barrington, MA 01230
District: Private SchoolNearby
Berkshire Waldorf School 35 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
District: Private SchoolNearby
Berkshire Meadows 249 N Plain Rd
Housatonic, MA 01236
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 01259


Bard College At Simon's Rock 84 Alford Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230-9702
Type: Post Secondary
Northwestern Connecticut Community College Park Pl E
Winsted, CT 06098
Type: Post Secondary
Westfield State University 577 Western Ave
Westfield, MA 01086-1630
Type: Post Secondary
Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus 100 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201-5300
Type: Post Secondary
Berkshire Community College 1350 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201-5786
Type: Post Secondary
Bristol Technical Education Center 431 Minor Street
Bristol, CT 06010
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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