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U.S. ZIP Code · MA01257

Berkshire County · Pittsfield, MA

Typical home value

$511,790[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.5%
5-year / yr
+7.1%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+80.2%
vs metro
+9.7%
vs state
-16.3%
ZIP 01257 location in MA
Location of ZIP 01257 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 01257 is worth $511,790 — 9.7% above the Pittsfield, MA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.5%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#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
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,775[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
2,348[3]
Median household income
$102,788[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
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Mt Everett Regional

    High · Grades 6–12 · Southern Berkshire

    281 students

  • Undermountain

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Southern Berkshire

    257 students

  • New Marlborough Central

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Southern Berkshire

    65 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$2,588
Loan principal$409,432
Down payment$102,358
Total interest paid$522,208

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$3,496
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
56th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
76th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 01257?
The typical home in 01257 is worth $511,790, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 01257?
Home values in 01257 are down 0.5% over the past year, and up 7.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 01257?
The effective property tax rate in 01257 is 1.1% — roughly $5,775 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 01257?
ZIP code 01257 has a population of 2,348 and a median household income of $102,788.

#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
    $516,288
    Gross yield
  • Williamstown CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $483,217
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $449,727
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $586,493
    Gross yield
  • Lenox CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $593,865
    Gross yield
  • Housatonic CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $598,435
    Gross yield

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