Peru
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Peru is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, with 814 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,064 ft (629 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Middlefield, 2.9 miles S.
- 814residents (2020 Census)
- 2,064 ftelevation · 629 m
- 25.9 sq miland area · 67.2 km²
- 31 / sq mipopulation density
- 01235main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Peru
Peru is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 814 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $90,750
- Median home value
- $267,400
- Median age
- 52.6
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Peru had 814 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 814 |
|---|---|
| Density | 31 per sq mi (12 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peru at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Berkshire County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 814 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.93 sq mi (67.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,064 ft (629 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4082° N, 73.0353° W |
| ZIP codes | 01235, 01243 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500353050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peru
- Middlefield2.9 mi S
- Hinsdale4.4 mi NW
- Worthington4.7 mi E
- Washington6.7 mi SW
- Cummington7.2 mi NE
- Windsor7.7 mi N
- Dalton7.8 mi NW
- Becket8.8 mi S
- Plainfield9.3 mi NE
- Chesterfield10.1 mi E
- Chester10.9 mi SE
- Goshen11.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Peru
What county is Peru in?
Peru is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Peru, MA?
814 people lived in Peru at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peru, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01235. Other ZIP codes: 01243.
What is the elevation of Peru?
2,064 feet (629 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peru?
Middlefield (2.9 mi), Hinsdale (4.4 mi), Worthington (4.7 mi), Washington (6.7 mi), Cummington (7.2 mi).
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