ZIP Code 01257 Demographics & Data

About Sheffield, MA (ZIP Code 01257)

Massachusetts

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 01257

The 01257 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Sheffield, MA in Berkshire County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,017. The 01257 ZIP Code has a median age of 53.2 years, and 34.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $100,909, and approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 97.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $57,523.

Population in 01257

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 01257 is 2,017.

Sheffield, MA

The 01257 ZIP Code is associated with Sheffield, MA in Berkshire County.

Area Codes associated with 01257

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 01257 include 413.

Sunrise / Sunset in 01257

Sunrise: 7:21 am
Sunset: 4:31 pm
Sunrise in 01257 7:21 am
Sunrise in 01257 4:31 pm

Weather forecast for 01257

Today's forecast for 01257: Rain likely and patchy fog before 1pm, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 01257

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 01257 Fair

Internet in 01257

In ZIP Code 01257, an estimated 81.9% of households have a computer, while 79.4% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 01257

In ZIP Code 01257, males make up an estimated 52.8% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 47.2%.

Health Insurance in 01257

Approximately 3.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 01257 (Sheffield, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 01257

The median household income in ZIP Code 01257 is $100,909, while the region's mean household income is $124,863. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $57,523. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01257 of $57,523 is approximately 31.45% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 3.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 68.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.1% of the population in 01257 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.3% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 2.4% of 01257 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 01257

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 11.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 27.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.0%
$200,000 or more per year 14.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 01257

In ZIP Code 01257, 97.9% of the population graduated high school, while 33.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.2% in this Berkshire County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 01257

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 35.2%
Some college, no degree 20.7%
Associate's degree 8.2%
Bachelor's degree 16.7%
Graduate or professional degree 17.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 01257

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01257, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 01257 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01257 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 01257

Industry Percent
White 100.0%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 01257

In ZIP Code 01257, 97.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Berkshire County region.

Language Spoken in 01257

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.2%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 2.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 01257

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01257, an estimated 36.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Berkshire County region.

Age of Housing in 01257

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 11.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 36.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 01257

Residents of ZIP Code 01257 are older than average. The median age of 53.2 years in ZIP Code 01257 is approximately 39.63% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 90.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.5% of the population in 01257 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 15.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 01257 residents are aged under 5 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 01257

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 1.1%
5 to 9 years 2.9%
10 to 14 years 2.0%
15 to 19 years 7.2%
20 to 24 years 7.6%
25 to 34 years 7.7%
35 to 44 years 9.4%
45 to 54 years 15.2%
55 to 59 years 9.1%
60 to 64 years 6.8%
65 to 74 years 19.5%
75 to 84 years 7.2%
85 years and over 4.1%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 01257 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 01257

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 01257 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01257 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01257 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 01257

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 96.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 01257

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 01257 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01257 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.76 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.53% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.77% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes electricity rates in 01257 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 01257

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 01257 13.13¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 5.14¢/kWh
Massachusetts 29.23¢/kWh 20.59¢/kWh 18.78¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 01257

Month ZIP Code 01257 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.78 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.51 3 6.31
Mar 5.1 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.39 5.13 7.3
May 5.33 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.35 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.82 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.72 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.4 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.34 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.57 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.82 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes solar power levels in 01257 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 01257

In 01257, 67.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.9 minutes. Approximately 25.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01257 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.5% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 01257 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 01257

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 4.5%
Construction 8.6%
Manufacturing 2.8%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Retail trade 13.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 0.0%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 9.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 16.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.4%
Other services, except public administration 7.5%
Public administration 2.5%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 01257 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01257, debt collection have received the most complaints in 01257 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Berkshire County region was electronic communications.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 01257

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Debt collection 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 01257

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Electronic communications 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 01257. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.