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Adams, MA
Census-designated place in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01220.
Population
5,427
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,215
ZIP codes
1
Adams and its ZIP codes
Adams at a glance
- Adams is about 2.5 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,775 a year, 53% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,400 (65% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $927 a month.
Local data for Adams, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adams, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,775
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$197,400
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,074), Italian Americans (766), Polish Americans (760).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berkshire County. PPP loans are for Adams.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,487
57,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $13,875 per person
PPP loans
$8.5M
168 loans, 1,023 jobs reported
How people get to work
Adams, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.5%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adams, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,657
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
414
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
42.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adams, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Adams
1 in or overlapping Adams. Population shown
Cities near Adams
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North AdamsCity | 3.6 mi | 20.3 |
| CheshireCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Stamford, VTCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Pownal, VTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Pownal Center, VTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Readsboro, VTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| PittsfieldCity | 14 mi | 40.5 |
| North Pownal, VTCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Whitingham, VTCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Bennington, VTCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| Old Bennington, VTVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Shelburne FallsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| Jacksonville, VTVillage | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| LenoxCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| Chimney Hill, VTCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Adams, MA in?
- Adams is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Adams, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Adams include 01220.
- What is the population of Adams, MA?
- About 5,427 people live in Adams, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Adams?
- Nearby places include North Adams (3.6 mi), Cheshire (5.2 mi), Williamstown (6.6 mi), Stamford, VT (9.8 mi), Pownal, VT (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023