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ZIP Code · MA

ZIP 01201

Pop. 44,848·Berkshire County·168th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$1,546/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
-$419
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 01201 · $1,546
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,690
Research median
$1,680/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,552/yr
At $1,546/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyBerkshire County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +5.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01201 (Pittsfield, MA) is majority owner-occupied, 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,848
Median income
$71,093
Median age
42.8
Renters
36.5%
Age distribution
17.6%
21.7%
25.3%
15.8%
19.6%
Under 1817.6%
18–3421.7%
35–5425.3%
55–6415.8%
65+19.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
78.9%
White78.9%
Black5.2%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian1.2%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
29.4%
28.6%
34.4%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+34.4%
Housing tenure
63.5%
36.5%
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01201 in Pittsfield, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,060 → $71,093
up 18.4%
Population
45,372 → 44,848
down 1.2%
Renter share
36.5% → 36.5%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
33% → 34.4%
+1.4 pts
Median age
44.8 → 42.8
-2.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 01201 in Pittsfield, MA now reports about $71,093, up from $60,060 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 45,372 to 44,848 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01201 covers Pittsfield, MA. The median rent here is $1,546/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($71,093/yr), ZIP 01201 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01201 (Pittsfield, MA) is $1,546. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01201's median rent of $1,546/mo is $419 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01201 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #168 out of 168 ZIPs at $1,546/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,546/mo in ZIP 01201. The local median household income is $71,093/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01201?

Rent in ZIP 01201 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01201 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,546/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($71,093/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01201 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 01201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.5% of ZIP 01201 households are renters, while 63.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 01201 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 01201 compare to the rest of Pittsfield?

ZIP 01201 sits right at the Pittsfield citywide median of $1,546/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,546/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 01201's median household income ($71,093/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01201 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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