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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01201

Berkshire County · Pittsfield, MA

Typical home value

$306,900[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.4%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+8.0%
vs metro
-34.2%
vs state
-49.8%
ZIP 01201 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01201 in MA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 01201 is worth $306,900 — 34.2% below the Pittsfield, MA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,442 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,442[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,490[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Berkshire County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
44,848[3]
Median household income
$71,093[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Berkshire County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-188[5]
Moved in
2,241
Moved out
2,429

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
14
Elementary
9
Middle
2
High
3
  • Taconic High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Pittsfield

    875 students

  • Pittsfield High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Pittsfield

    724 students

  • Theodore Herberg Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pittsfield

    531 students

  • John T Reid Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pittsfield

    442 students

  • Egremont

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pittsfield

    386 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$17,300

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,552
Loan principal$245,520
Down payment$61,380
Total interest paid$313,147

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.51
Monthly cost to own$2,181
Monthly rent$1,442

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
64th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01201?
The typical home in 01201 is worth $306,900, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01201?
Home values in 01201 are up 1.4% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 01201?
A typical home in 01201 rents for about $1,442 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 01201?
The effective property tax rate in 01201 is 1.5% — roughly $4,490 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01201?
ZIP code 01201 has a population of 44,848 and a median household income of $71,093.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • MA

    Typical home
    $319,880
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $344,494
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $345,265
    Gross yield
  • Adams CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $263,484
    Gross yield
  • Cheshire CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $355,325
    Gross yield
  • North Adams, MA

    Typical home
    $256,485
    Gross yield

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