Zip code 01270: Windsor, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 01270?

01270 is assigned to Windsor, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 01270 in?

01270 is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 01270?

About 1,036 people live in 01270, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 01270?

The median household income in 01270 is $116,375.

Q: What zip codes are near 01270?

The closest zip codes to 01270 are 01256, 01226, 01225, 01070, 01235.

Residential delivery areaBerkshire CountyEastern Time

Population

1,036

Median household income

$116K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$387K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

32 sq mi

32 people/sq mi

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

About 01270

01270 is a rural zip code in Windsor, Massachusetts (Berkshire County), covering 32 sq mi of land. About 1,036 people live here, or 32 per square mile. The median resident is 44.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $116,375 a year, 44% above 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 $386,700, or 3.3 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.

40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.7 minutes each way, and 22% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and sales.

How 01270 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate96.1%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%27th of 518 in MA
Average commute36.7 min
94th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min31st of 504 in MA
Per capita income$69,514
91st
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897142nd of 522 in MA
Median age44.6
84th
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40223rd of 522 in MA
Median earnings per worker$66,250
84th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095216th of 519 in MA
Median household income$116,375
83rd
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960218th of 503 in MA
Work from home21.5%
81st
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%182nd of 520 in MA
Tech workers3.9%
67th
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%216th of 520 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher40%
65th
U.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%332nd of 521 in MA
Housing vacancy8.5%
63rd
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%171st of 519 in MA
Residents 65 and older18.4%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%292nd of 522 in MA
Self-employed workers10.4%
63rd
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%211th of 520 in MA
Median home value$386,700
60th
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100389th of 506 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.443
57th
U.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489228th of 517 in MA
Unemployment rate4.1%
36th
U.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%284th of 520 in MA
Diversity index33.3
27th
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7221st of 522 in MA
Foreign-born residents4.2%
25th
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%401st of 522 in MA
Broadband access87.5%
21st
U.S. 91% · MA 92.8%463rd of 518 in MA
Healthcare workers7.5%
21st
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%403rd of 520 in MA
Uninsured rate3.3%
15th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%110th of 521 in MA
Veterans2.5%
11th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%440th of 522 in MA
Residents under 1816%
11th
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%357th of 522 in MA
Government workers8.9%
11th
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%420th of 520 in MA
Population density32/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi503rd of 522 in MA
Poverty rate3.2%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%433rd of 519 in MA
Population1,036
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056464th of 522 in MA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%493rd of 506 in MA

Measure	01270	Berkshire	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Homeownership rateStrength	96.1%	69.9%	62.5%	65.2%	99th	27th of 518
Average commuteWeakness	36.7 min	21.2 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	94th	31st of 504
Per capita incomeStrength	$69,514	$49,365	$57,897	$44,673	91st	142nd of 522
Median age	44.6	47.3	40	38.9	84th	223rd of 522
Median earnings per workerStrength	$66,250	$49,272	$62,095	$49,666	84th	216th of 519
Median household incomeStrength	$116,375	$76,013	$103,960	$80,734	83rd	218th of 503
Work from home	21.5%	14.2%	18.6%	15.1%	81st	182nd of 520
Tech workers	3.9%	2.8%	4.9%	3.8%	67th	216th of 520
Bachelor's degree or higher	40%	40%	47.3%	35.7%	65th	332nd of 521
Housing vacancy	8.5%	17.7%	8.1%	10.1%	63rd	171st of 519
Residents 65 and older	18.4%	25%	17.9%	17.2%	63rd	292nd of 522
Self-employed workers	10.4%	13.2%	8.8%	10%	63rd	211th of 520
Median home value	$386,700	$305,400	$562,100	$332,700	60th	389th of 506
Income inequality (Gini)	0.443	0.494	0.489	0.483	57th	228th of 517
Unemployment rate	4.1%	5.4%	5.2%	5.2%	36th	284th of 520
Diversity index	33.3	27.5	52.7	61.4	27th	221st of 522
Foreign-born residents	4.2%	6.2%	18%	14.1%	25th	401st of 522
Broadband access	87.5%	90.3%	92.8%	91%	21st	463rd of 518
Healthcare workers	7.5%	11.7%	10.3%	9.7%	21st	403rd of 520
Uninsured rateStrength	3.3%	1.7%	2.6%	8.4%	15th	110th of 521
Veterans	2.5%	5.9%	4.3%	6.2%	11th	440th of 522
Residents under 18	16%	16%	19.4%	22%	11th	357th of 522
Government workers	8.9%	13.6%	12.7%	14.5%	11th	420th of 520
Population density	32/sq mi	140/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	503rd of 522
Poverty rateStrength	3.2%	11.4%	10%	12.5%	3rd	433rd of 519
Population	1,036	129,430	7,044,056	334,922,499	1st	464th of 522
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	54%	51.8%	51.1%	1st	493rd of 506

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

10%

5–17

18–24

25–34

19%

35–44

11%

45–54

19%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.6

Under 18

16%

65 and over

18.4%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black0%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial17%

Diversity index

33.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 432
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 77.1%
Married couples: 59.5%
Living alone: 17.4%
Veterans (of adults): 2.5%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

37%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

19%

Median household income

01270

$116,375

Berkshire Co.

$76,013

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$69,514

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

29.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.443

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

01270

$386,700

Berkshire Co.

$305,400

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

01270

—

Berkshire Co.

$1,097

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.4%

20+ units

Mobile home

0.8%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 472
Owner-occupied: 96.1%
Vacant: 8.5%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

22%

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

38%

30–44

26%

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

36.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

22%

Construction and repair

14%

Sales

Healthcare

Office and admin

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Food service

Computer and math

Education

Business and finance

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Professional and technical services

16%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Manufacturing

11%

Retail

10%

Construction

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Wholesale

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$66,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	01270	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$113,438	$74,888
Service	$50,121	$26,804
Sales and office	$56,458	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$72,629	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,462	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

21%

Some college

19%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

25%

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 96.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 40%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.5%
Households with broadband: 87.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.8%
No internet access: 5.1%
Without health insurance: 3.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Windsor
State: Massachusetts
County: Berkshire County
Center point: 42.5198° N, 73.0497° W
Land area: 32 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 01270

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
01256	Savoy, MA	5.3 mi	795	$61,328	$285,200
01226	Dalton, MA	6 mi	6,256	$79,438	$295,700
01225	Cheshire, MA	6 mi	3,216	$69,803	$268,200
01070	Plainfield, MA	6.3 mi	575	$60,536	$296,200
01235	Hinsdale, MA	6.5 mi	2,489	$79,327	$267,500
01227	Dalton, MA · PO box	6.7 mi	—	—	—
01026	Cummington, MA	7.2 mi	1,014	$92,250	$311,100
01224	Berkshire, MA	7.8 mi	228	$76,222	$275,900
01220	Adams, MA	8.1 mi	8,074	$58,929	$209,900
01343	Drury, MA	9.7 mi	147	$69,375	$276,600
01098	Worthington, MA	10 mi	979	$96,250	$385,000
01339	Charlemont, MA	10 mi	1,313	$68,365	$309,300

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Questions about 01270

What city is zip code 01270?

01270 is assigned to Windsor, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 01270 in?

01270 is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 01270?

About 1,036 people live in 01270, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 01270 in?

01270 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 01270?

The median household income in 01270 is $116,375.

What zip codes are near 01270?

The closest zip codes to 01270 are 01256, 01226, 01225, 01070, 01235.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01270, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.