Housatonic
Census-designated place in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

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.
- 1,083residents (2020 Census)
- 735 ftelevation · 224 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 1,215 / sq mipopulation density
- 01236ZIP code
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 had 1,083 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,083 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,215 per sq mi (469 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Housatonic at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Berkshire County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,083 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2463° N, 73.3619° W |
| ZIP code | 01236 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2531295 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Housatonic
- Great Barrington2.2 mi SE
- Alford3.3 mi W
- Stockbridge4.3 mi NE
- West Stockbridge4.8 mi N
- Egremont6.6 mi SW
- Lee7.6 mi NE
- Monterey8.2 mi SE
- Lenox Dale8.4 mi NE
- Tyringham9.2 mi E
- Richmond9.5 mi N
- Lenox9.6 mi NE
- Sheffield9.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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