The 01240 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Lenox, MA in Berkshire County in the United States. The current population estimate is 4,453. The 01240 ZIP Code has a median age of 59.1 years, and 45.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 2% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $68,393. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 94.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $53,085.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01240 is $68,393, while the region's mean household income is $109,929. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $53,085. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01240 of $53,085 is approximately 21.31% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 2.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 76.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.8% of the population in 01240 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.6% of 01240 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 16.8% |
In ZIP Code 01240, 94.9% of the population graduated high school, while 53.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 24.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.0% in this Berkshire County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 20.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.1% |
| Associate's degree | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 24.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01240, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 6.4% of 01240 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01240 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.8%), followed by Black or African American (3.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.0% |
In ZIP Code 01240, 87.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.2% 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 | 87.6% |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01240, an estimated 27.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Berkshire County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 27.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01240 are older than average. The median age of 59.1 years in ZIP Code 01240 is approximately 55.12% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 45.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.5% of the population in 01240 falls in the age group 75 to 84 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 01240 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 16.5% |
| 85 years and over | 10.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01240 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01240 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 97% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01240 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.68 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.59% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.98% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01240 | 14.07¢/kWh | 8.48¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 30.63¢/kWh | 23.28¢/kWh | 19.5¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.62¢/kWh | 14.04¢/kWh | 9.06¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01240 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.57 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.34 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.96 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.35 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.73 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.58 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.54 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.07 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.54 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.71 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01240, 48.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 17.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.3 minutes. Approximately 29.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01240 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 01240 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.2% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.7% |
| Public administration | 1.8% |