Pittsfield
City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Pittsfield is a city in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, with 43,927 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,040 ft (317 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dalton, 5.7 miles E.
- 43,927residents (2020 Census)
- 1,040 ftelevation · 317 m
- 40.5 sq miland area · 104.8 km²
- 1,085 / sq mipopulation density
- 01201ZIP code
About Pittsfield
Pittsfield is the most populous city in and the county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the principal city of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses Berkshire County. Pittsfield's population was 43,927 at the 2020 census. Although its population has declined in recent decades, Pittsfield remains the third-largest municipality in Western Massachusetts, behind only Springfield and Chicopee.
In 2017, the Arts Vibrancy Index compiled by the National Center for Arts Research ranked Pittsfield and Berkshire County as the number-one medium-sized community in the nation for the arts.
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Living in Pittsfield
- Median household income
- $70,582
- Median home value
- $256,900
- Median rent
- $1,134/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Pittsfield had 43,927 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 43,927 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,085 per sq mi (419 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pittsfield at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Berkshire County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 43,927 (2020) |
| Land area | 40.47 sq mi (104.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.99 sq mi (5.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4518° N, 73.2607° W |
| ZIP code | 01201 |
| Official website | pittsfield-ma.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2553960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pittsfield
- Dalton5.7 mi E
- Lenox5.8 mi S
- Lanesborough5.9 mi N
- Hancock6.1 mi NW
- Richmond6.9 mi SW
- Hinsdale7.6 mi E
- Washington7.8 mi SE
- Lenox Dale8.2 mi S
- Cheshire9.9 mi NE
- Lee10.4 mi S
- Stockbridge10.9 mi S
- New Ashford11.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pittsfield
What county is Pittsfield in?
Pittsfield is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Pittsfield, MA?
43,927 people lived in Pittsfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pittsfield, MA?
The ZIP code of Pittsfield is 01201.
What is the elevation of Pittsfield?
1,040 feet (317 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pittsfield?
Dalton (5.7 mi), Lenox (5.8 mi), Lanesborough (5.9 mi), Hancock (6.1 mi), Richmond (6.9 mi).
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