Adams
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Adams is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, with 8,166 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 801 ft (244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Adams, 3.5 miles N.
- 8,166residents (2020 Census)
- 801 ftelevation · 244 m
- 22.9 sq miland area · 59.3 km²
- 357 / sq mipopulation density
- 01220ZIP code
About Adams
Adams is a town in northern Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 8,166 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name.
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Living in Adams
- Median household income
- $58,929
- Median home value
- $209,900
- Median rent
- $963/mo
- Median age
- 47.3
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Adams had 8,166 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,166 |
|---|---|
| Density | 357 per sq mi (138 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Adams at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Berkshire County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 8,166 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.89 sq mi (59.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6252° N, 73.1198° W |
| ZIP code | 01220 |
| Official website | town.adams.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500300555 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Adams
- North Adams3.5 mi N
- Cheshire4.2 mi S
- Savoy5.4 mi SE
- New Ashford5.4 mi W
- Florida6.5 mi NE
- Clarksburg6.8 mi N
- Williamstown7.1 mi NW
- Windsor8.1 mi SE
- Lanesborough8.7 mi SW
- Monroe9.8 mi NE
- Dalton10.3 mi S
- Hawley11.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Adams
What county is Adams in?
Adams is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Adams, MA?
8,166 people lived in Adams at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Adams, MA?
The ZIP code of Adams is 01220.
What is the elevation of Adams?
801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Adams?
North Adams (3.5 mi), Cheshire (4.2 mi), Savoy (5.4 mi), New Ashford (5.4 mi), Florida (6.5 mi).
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