Zip code 01255: Sandisfield, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 01255?

01255 is assigned to Sandisfield, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 01255 in?

01255 is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 01255?

About 994 people live in 01255, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 01255?

The median household income in 01255 is $91,111.

Q: What zip codes are near 01255?

The closest zip codes to 01255 are 01259, 01029, 01253, 06021, 01245.

Residential delivery areaBerkshire CountyEastern Time

Population

994

Median household income

$91K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$360K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,250/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

49.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

51 sq mi

20 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 01255

01255 is a rural zip code in Sandisfield, Massachusetts (Berkshire County), covering 51 sq mi of land. About 994 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 49.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $91,111 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $360,300, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,250 a month.

26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.3 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; cleaning and personal care; and healthcare. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 01255 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate96.4%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%22nd of 518 in MA
Housing vacancy45.5%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%32nd of 519 in MA
Residents 65 and older28%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%91st of 522 in MA
Median age49.9
95th
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40117th of 522 in MA
Rent-burdened renters66.7%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%67th of 506 in MA
Self-employed workers15.9%
93rd
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%70th of 520 in MA
Healthcare workers12.5%
85th
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%111th of 520 in MA
Average commute31.3 min
80th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min184th of 504 in MA
Government workers17.6%
75th
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%93rd of 520 in MA
Work from home16.5%
67th
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%282nd of 520 in MA
Median household income$91,111
63rd
U.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960354th of 503 in MA
Per capita income$42,739
57th
U.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897416th of 522 in MA
Median home value$360,300
55th
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100412th of 506 in MA
Broadband access92.5%
53rd
U.S. 91% · MA 92.8%336th of 518 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.429
45th
U.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489285th of 517 in MA
Median gross rent$1,250
40th
U.S. $1,413 · MA $1,762348th of 461 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher26%
36th
U.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%453rd of 521 in MA
Veterans3.9%
25th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%342nd of 522 in MA
Diversity index17
10th
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7405th of 522 in MA
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%493rd of 522 in MA
Median earnings per worker$33,750
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095504th of 519 in MA
Uninsured rate2.1%
6th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%208th of 521 in MA
Residents under 1814%
6th
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%400th of 522 in MA
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%470th of 520 in MA
Poverty rate3.2%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%432nd of 519 in MA
Population density20/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi517th of 522 in MA
Population994
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056468th of 522 in MA
Unemployment rate0.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%486th of 520 in MA

Measure	01255	Berkshire	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Homeownership rateStrength	96.4%	69.9%	62.5%	65.2%	99th	22nd of 518
Housing vacancy	45.5%	17.7%	8.1%	10.1%	99th	32nd of 519
Residents 65 and older	28%	25%	17.9%	17.2%	96th	91st of 522
Median age	49.9	47.3	40	38.9	95th	117th of 522
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	66.7%	54%	51.8%	51.1%	95th	67th of 506
Self-employed workers	15.9%	13.2%	8.8%	10%	93rd	70th of 520
Healthcare workers	12.5%	11.7%	10.3%	9.7%	85th	111th of 520
Average commuteWeakness	31.3 min	21.2 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	80th	184th of 504
Government workers	17.6%	13.6%	12.7%	14.5%	75th	93rd of 520
Work from home	16.5%	14.2%	18.6%	15.1%	67th	282nd of 520
Median household income	$91,111	$76,013	$103,960	$80,734	63rd	354th of 503
Per capita income	$42,739	$49,365	$57,897	$44,673	57th	416th of 522
Median home value	$360,300	$305,400	$562,100	$332,700	55th	412th of 506
Broadband access	92.5%	90.3%	92.8%	91%	53rd	336th of 518
Income inequality (Gini)	0.429	0.494	0.489	0.483	45th	285th of 517
Median gross rent	$1,250	$1,097	$1,762	$1,413	40th	348th of 461
Bachelor's degree or higher	26%	40%	47.3%	35.7%	36th	453rd of 521
Veterans	3.9%	5.9%	4.3%	6.2%	25th	342nd of 522
Diversity index	17	27.5	52.7	61.4	10th	405th of 522
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	6.2%	18%	14.1%	7th	493rd of 522
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,750	$49,272	$62,095	$49,666	7th	504th of 519
Uninsured rateStrength	2.1%	1.7%	2.6%	8.4%	6th	208th of 521
Residents under 18	14%	16%	19.4%	22%	6th	400th of 522
Tech workers	0.5%	2.8%	4.9%	3.8%	6th	470th of 520
Poverty rateStrength	3.2%	11.4%	10%	12.5%	3rd	432nd of 519
Population density	20/sq mi	140/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	517th of 522
Population	994	129,430	7,044,056	334,922,499	1st	468th of 522
Unemployment rateStrength	0.7%	5.4%	5.2%	5.2%	1st	486th of 520

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

12%

5–17

15%

18–24

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

18%

55–64

13%

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

49.9

Under 18

14%

65 and over

28%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

42.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 358
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 68.4%
Married couples: 52.8%
Living alone: 27.4%
Veterans (of adults): 3.9%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

$100–150k

28%

$150–200k

$200k+

17%

Median household income

01255

$91,111

Berkshire Co.

$76,013

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$42,739

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

19.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.429

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

01255

$360,300

Berkshire Co.

$305,400

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

01255

$1,250

Berkshire Co.

$1,097

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.2%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.5%

Housing units: 657
Owner-occupied: 96.4%
Vacant: 45.5%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 66.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 66.7%
Home value to income: 4.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

17%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

20–29

30%

30–44

25%

45–59

60+

18%

Average commute

31.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

16%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Healthcare

13%

Sales

11%

Office and admin

11%

Management

Food service

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Production

Education

Computer and math

0.5%

Police and fire

0.4%

Industries

Construction

17%

Retail

14%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Other services

10%

Public administration

Education

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

0.9%

Wholesale

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$33,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	01255	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$68,333	$74,888
Service	$11,397	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,568	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,536	$49,199
Production and transportation	$20,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

30%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 89.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.3%
Households with broadband: 92.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.3%
No internet access: 5%
Without health insurance: 2.1%
Limited-English households: 0.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Sandisfield
State: Massachusetts
County: Berkshire County
Center point: 42.1029° N, 73.1260° W
Land area: 51 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 01255

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
01259	Southfield, MA	5.8 mi	688	$158,125	$546,300
01029	East Otis, MA	6.9 mi	539	$107,679	$467,600
01253	Otis, MA	7.2 mi	936	$116,806	$390,900
06021	Colebrook, CT	7.4 mi	1,494	$111,250	$342,800
01245	Monterey, MA	7.8 mi	692	$136,875	$629,900
01244	Mill River, MA	7.9 mi	271	$75,833	$685,700
01034	Granville, MA	8.5 mi	2,332	$91,016	$356,800
06091	West Hartland, CT	9.2 mi	253	$68,500	$333,900
06058	Norfolk, CT	9.6 mi	1,793	$91,548	$417,800
01264	Tyringham, MA	9.8 mi	188	$93,750	$916,700
01222	Ashley Falls, MA	10 mi	664	$71,042	$349,500
01008	Blandford, MA	10 mi	1,327	$97,554	$295,200

Questions about 01255

What city is zip code 01255?

01255 is assigned to Sandisfield, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 01255 in?

01255 is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 01255?

About 994 people live in 01255, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 01255 in?

01255 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 01255?

The median household income in 01255 is $91,111.

What zip codes are near 01255?

The closest zip codes to 01255 are 01259, 01029, 01253, 06021, 01245.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01255, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.