The 01237 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Lanesborough, MA in Berkshire County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,488. The 01237 ZIP Code has a median age of 51.2 years, and 30.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $67,625, and approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 94.3% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $33,752.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01237 is $67,625, while the region's mean household income is $80,318. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,752. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01237 of $33,752 is approximately 22.87% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 2.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 72.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.7% of the population in 01237 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.4% of 01237 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.5% |
In ZIP Code 01237, 94.3% of the population graduated high school, while 39.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.6% in this Berkshire County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.6% |
| Associate's degree | 10.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 17.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01237, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 0.8% of 01237 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01237 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.3%), followed by Black or African American (2.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 01237, 95.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01237, an estimated 20.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 19.8% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Berkshire County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 20.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01237 are older than average. The median age of 51.2 years in ZIP Code 01237 is approximately 34.38% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.1% of the population in 01237 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 01237 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 20.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 01237 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 32.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 01237 is high blood pressure, as approximately 28.4% of adults 18 and older in this Berkshire County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Coronary heart disease | 6.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Current asthma | 10.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01237 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 92.8% of those 18 and above in 01237 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 01237 include sleeping less than 7 hours (29.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (23.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 78.0% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 76.2% |
| Current access to health insurance | 94.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| Obesity | 23.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 29.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 18.0% |
| Current smoking | 13.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01237 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.89% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.05% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01237 | 14.07¢/kWh | 8.48¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | |||
| United States |
| Month | ZIP Code 01237 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.49 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.14 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.98 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.36 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 4.98 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.46 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.71 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.41 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.05 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.23 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.78 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01237, 67.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.9 minutes. Approximately 29.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01237 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 01237 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.4% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.9% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.6% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |