Housatonic

Census-designated place in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

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Housatonic is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, with 1,083 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 735 ft (224 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Great Barrington, 2.2 miles SE.

About Housatonic

Housatonic is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Great Barrington in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Housatonic had a population of 1,083. It was named after the Housatonic River.

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Living in Housatonic

Median home value
$437,000
Median rent
$1,491/mo
Median age
51.8
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Housatonic, MA population

Housatonic had 1,083 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,083
Density1,215 per sq mi (469 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Housatonic at a glance

StateMassachusetts (MA)
CountyBerkshire County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,083 (2020)
Land area0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²)
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Coordinates42.2463° N, 73.3619° W
ZIP code01236
Census code (GEOID)2531295

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Housatonic

What county is Housatonic in?

Housatonic is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of Housatonic, MA?

1,083 people lived in Housatonic at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Housatonic, MA?

The ZIP code of Housatonic is 01236.

What is the elevation of Housatonic?

735 feet (224 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Housatonic?

Great Barrington (2.2 mi), Alford (3.3 mi), Stockbridge (4.3 mi), West Stockbridge (4.8 mi), Egremont (6.6 mi).

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