| City: | Stockbridge, Massachusetts |
| County: | Berkshire County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:16:58 PM |
| Population: | 1,758 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 413 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.2968, -73.3259 |
| Land Area: | 19.754 sq mi |
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Stockbridge sits in the heart of the Berkshires, covering 15.5 square miles of western Massachusetts hill country. With a median age of 60.1 years, this is one of the state's older communities. It's a place where retirees and seasonal residents far outnumber working families.
The Stockbridge post office maintains 1,018 PO Boxes for 838 year-round households. That's a 1.22 adoption rate, meaning the post office serves not just local residents but people from surrounding areas too. With 35.8% of homes vacant seasonally (522 of 1,458 total housing units), the population swells considerably during summer and fall foliage season.
This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Mail delivery combines one rural route and one city route covering 101 distinct streets. Street names tell the story of literary and cultural heritage. Hawthorne Road and Emerson Road reference famous writers who found inspiration here. Lake Mahkeenac and Housatonnuck Road preserve indigenous place names. The town center features classic New England streets like Main Street, Pine Street, and Church Street, many with apartment buildings.
With a median household income of $142,679 and median home values at $556,000, Stockbridge attracts affluent retirees and second-home owners. Educational attainment is high (54.8% hold bachelor's degrees), and 19.1% of workers work from home. The town maintains 82 business establishments employing 1,127 people, a ratio that shows Stockbridge serves a regional economic function beyond its small year-round population.
Both PO Box and street addresses work for Stockbridge mail. The mix of rural and city carrier routes means most residences receive delivery, though many residents and seasonal homeowners prefer PO Boxes for security and year-round reliability.
Street names blend literary heritage (Hawthorne, Emerson), indigenous place names (Mahkeenac, Housatonnuck), and classic New England town grid (Main, Pine, Church).
ZIP Code 01262 has 1,758 residents and 838 households (average 1.94 persons per household). The median age is 60.1 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are White (92.6%, much higher than the state average of 69.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,758Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,652Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 89.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $142,679Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 838Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $556,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.94Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,040 | 1,171 | 1,257 | 1,337 | 1,239 | 1,196 | 1,110 | 1,066 | 1,005 | 1,136 | 1,627 | 1,785 | 1,652 |
| Decennial Census | 1,238 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,758 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 60.1
Male Median Age: 59.2
Female Median Age: 61.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 17 | 25 | 37 | 30 | 34 | 42 | 32 | 34 | 39 | 33 | 48 | 84 | 90 | 102 | 105 | 63 | 38 | 21 |
| Female | 18 | 23 | 28 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 47 | 68 | 97 | 97 | 101 | 74 | 43 | 51 |
| Total | 35 | 48 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 75 | 62 | 71 | 73 | 65 | 95 | 152 | 187 | 199 | 206 | 137 | 81 | 72 |
| White: | 1,628 | 92.34% |
| Black: | 24 | 1.36% |
| Hispanic:* | 71 | 4.03% |
| Asian: | 14 | 0.79% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 23 | 1.30% |
| Total: | 1,763 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 874 | 49.72% | 59.2 years |
| Females: | 884 | 50.28% | 61.1 years |
| Total: | 1,758 | 100% | 60.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,514 | 91.65% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 14 | 0.85% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 108 | 6.54% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 16 | 7.51% |
| Total Population: | 1,652 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,528 | 92.49% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 124 | 7.51% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $142,679, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $110,223 (339.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $113,020. Family households earn a median of $186,563 versus $23,897 for nonfamily households (a difference of $162,666). By gender, male median income is $76,029 and female is $76,250, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $221 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.7%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (67.2%). The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (67.5%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,456 | $33,000 | $41,648 | $47,250 | $41,400 | $45,500 | $36,042 | $31,144 | $29,659 | $39,286 | $51,875 | $75,804 | $142,679 |
| Median Family Income | $52,031 | $43,036 | $65,978 | $84,250 | $64,000 | $64,167 | $70,673 | $62,083 | $74,205 | $67,155 | $79,881 | $179,896 | $186,563 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,705 | $29,712 | $30,160 | $30,750 | $30,732 | $30,988 | $29,833 | $25,568 | $26,301 | $26,875 | $24,583 | $27,262 | $23,897 |
| Median Male Income | $50,234 | $53,611 | $56,450 | $58,490 | $0 | $59,083 | $59,219 | $51,667 | $50,521 | $65,368 | $54,167 | $58,510 | $76,029 |
| Median Female Income | $30,563 | $30,610 | $30,804 | $32,292 | $0 | $41,875 | $48,500 | $42,009 | $40,938 | $39,669 | $41,289 | $48,056 | $76,250 |
| Employed: | 721 | 47.00% |
| Unemployed: | 72 | 4.69% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 741 | 48.31% |
| Total: | 1,534 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 487 | 67.55% |
| Service: | 28 | 3.88% |
| Sales and Office: | 59 | 8.18% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 71 | 9.85% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 76 | 10.54% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 721 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $556,000, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $165,900 (42.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,100. The median gross rent is $777, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,687), is down $99 (11.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.74% (48.62% with a mortgage, 51.38% free-and-clear) and renters 23.26% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 54.53%, which is far higher than the state rate (8.38%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $390,100 | $388,500 | $373,400 | $387,900 | $335,200 | $366,200 | $406,300 | $392,100 | $510,900 | $484,600 | $507,100 | $549,200 | $556,000 |
| Less than $500: | 19 | 12.34% |
| $500 to $999: | 50 | 32.47% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 39 | 25.32% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 12 | 7.79% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 7 | 4.55% |
| No Rent: | 27 | 17.53% |
| Total: | 154 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $876 | $924 | $895 | $947 | $966 | $958 | $758 | $769 | $765 | $781 | $854 | $943 | $777 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 247 | 37.31% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 261 | 39.43% |
| Renter Occupied: | 154 | 23.26% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 662 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 662 | 45.47% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 794 | 54.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,456 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,190 | 81.73% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 266 | 18.27% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,456 | 100% |
In 2023, 54.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 55.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (47.33%). College enrollment is 47.33%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 0.83% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 45 | 3.13% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 292 | 20.28% |
| Some college, no degree: | 215 | 14.93% |
| Associate's degree: | 87 | 6.04% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 232 | 16.11% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 557 | 38.68% |
| Total: | 1,440 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,383 | 96.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 789 | 54.79% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,228 | 55.84% |
| Public Insurance: | 907 | 41.25% |
| No Insurance: | 64 | 2.91% |
| Total: | 2,199 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,135 | 97.09% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.2% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 2.67% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 16 | 10.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 59 | 39.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 71 | 47.33% |
| Total: | 150 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 2.67% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 79 | 52.67% |
ZIP Code 01262 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 84 business establishments, employing about 1,106 people with an annual payroll of $56,146,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,117Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 84Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $12,765,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $56,146,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,106Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 01262 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 1.37% of whom live in ZIP Code 01262. It covers 19.754 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.872 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: | Pittsfield, MA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 19.754 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.872 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 |
We could not locate which school district 01262 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 January 1, 2026.