Sheffield

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

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Sheffield is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, with 3,327 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Washington, 5.7 miles W.

About Sheffield

Sheffield is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,327 at the 2020 census. Sheffield is home to Berkshire School, a private preparatory school. The former resort town includes the village of Ashley Falls, and is bordered by various other towns and villages, such as Egremont and Great Barrington. Its southern border is the Massachusetts-Connecticut state line.

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Living in Sheffield

Median household income
$92,120
Median home value
$409,400
Median rent
$1,837/mo
Median age
48.2
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Sheffield, MA population

Sheffield had 3,327 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,327
Density70 per sq mi (27 per km²)

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

Sheffield at a glance

StateMassachusetts (MA)
CountyBerkshire County
TypeTown
Population3,327 (2020)
Land area47.41 sq mi (122.8 km²)
Water area1.13 sq mi (2.94 km²)
Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Coordinates42.1037° N, 73.3599° W
ZIP codes01257, 01222, 01244, 06079
Official websitesheffieldma.gov
Census code (GEOID)2500361065

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

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Frequently asked questions about Sheffield

What county is Sheffield in?

Sheffield is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of Sheffield, MA?

3,327 people lived in Sheffield at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sheffield, MA?

The main ZIP code is 01257. Other ZIP codes: 01222, 01244, 06079.

What is the elevation of Sheffield?

676 feet (206 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sheffield?

Mount Washington (5.7 mi), New Marlborough (5.9 mi), Egremont (6.5 mi), North Canaan (6.7 mi), Great Barrington (8.3 mi).

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