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Lenox, MA
Census-designated place in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01240.
Population
1,866
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
935
ZIP codes
1
Lenox and its ZIP codes
Lenox at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $61,335 a year, 41% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $410,700 (27% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $854 a month.
Local data for Lenox, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lenox, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,335
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$410,700
Median rent
$854/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
63.6%
Median age
67.0
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (509), Italian Americans (233), French Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berkshire County. PPP loans are for Lenox.
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
$23.4M
301 loans, 2,759 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lenox, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lenox, 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
82° / 13°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lenox, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.4%
U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
ZIP codes in Lenox
1 in or overlapping Lenox. Population shown
Cities near Lenox
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lenox DaleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.5 |
| LeeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.3 |
| PittsfieldCity | 7.1 mi | 40.5 |
| HousatonicCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Great BarringtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| CheshireCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Chatham, NYVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| East Nassau, NYVillage | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| Ghent, NYCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Niverville, NYCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| Nassau, NYVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Philmont, NYVillage | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Nassau Lake, NYCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| Valatie, NYVillage | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| AdamsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lenox, MA in?
- Lenox is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Lenox, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lenox include 01240.
- What is the population of Lenox, MA?
- About 1,866 people live in Lenox, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lenox?
- Nearby places include Lenox Dale (2.4 mi), Lee (4 mi), Pittsfield (7.1 mi), Housatonic (8.6 mi), Great Barrington (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023