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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01247

Berkshire County · Pittsfield, MA

Typical home value

$256,485[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.1%
5-year / yr
+7.7%
10-year / yr
+7.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.7%
vs metro
-45.0%
vs state
-58.1%
ZIP 01247 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01247 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 01247 is worth $256,485 — 45.0% below the Pittsfield, MA median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.1%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,199[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
14,794[3]
Median household income
$52,330[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
7
Elementary
5
Middle
0
High
2
  • Charles McCann Vocational Technical

    High · Grades 9–12 · Northern Berkshire Regional Vocational Technical

    520 students

  • Drury High

    High · Grades 7–12 · North Adams

    465 students

  • Greylock

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · North Adams

    270 students

  • Colegrove Park Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · North Adams

    254 students

  • Brayton

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · North Adams

    218 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,297
Loan principal$205,188
Down payment$51,297
Total interest paid$261,706

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,778
Monthly rent

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
84th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
84th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01247?
The typical home in 01247 is worth $256,485, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01247?
Home values in 01247 are up 4.1% over the past year, and up 7.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 01247?
The effective property tax rate in 01247 is 1.2% — roughly $3,199 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01247?
ZIP code 01247 has a population of 14,794 and a median household income of $52,330.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Adams CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $263,484
    Gross yield
  • Pittsfield, MA

    Typical home
    $306,900
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $319,880
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $344,494
    Gross yield
  • MA

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

    Typical home
    $355,325
    Gross yield

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