State ranking · Q2 2026
Fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in Massachusetts
Over the year to Q2 2026, the fastest-appreciating of Massachusetts's 18 3-digit ZIP regions was ZIP3 012 (Pittsfield, MA area) at +6.3%, based on FHFA HPI® data. 13 of 18 regions outpaced the statewide change of +3.2%; the U.S. changed +3.0%.
2 of 18 regions in Massachusettsuse a FHFA "Balance of State" or metro index instead of a separately estimated 3-digit ZIP index, so some regions share identical values and rankings can tie.
Ranked by 1-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 012 · Pittsfield, MA area | +6.3% | +27.2% | +55.4% |
| 2 | 011 · Springfield, MA area | +5.4% | +18.9% | +44.3% |
| 3 | 013 · Greenfield Town, MA area | +5.2% | +24.0% | +49.4% |
| 4 | 025 · Nantucket, MA area | +4.3% | +18.0% | +49.4% |
| 5 | 026 · Barnstable Town, MA area | +4.2% | +16.0% | +53.9% |
| 6 | 027 · New Bedford, MA area | +4.1% | +18.7% | +45.1% |
| 7 | 023 · Brockton, MA area | +3.6% | +17.1% | +42.3% |
| 8 | 019 · Lynn, MA area | +3.6% | +15.6% | +39.5% |
| 9 | 024 · Newton, MA area | +3.5% | +13.1% | +32.2% |
| 10 | 014 · Leominster, MA area | +3.5% | +14.2% | +46.5% |
| 11 | 010 · Chicopee, MA area | +3.4% | +18.1% | +43.3% |
| 12 | 021 · Boston, MA area | +3.2% | +13.8% | +34.4% |
| 13 | 022 · Boston, MA area | +3.2% | +15.7% | +39.7% |
| 14 | 020 · Franklin Town, MA area | +3.1% | +15.9% | +41.1% |
| 15 | 018 · Lowell, MA area | +2.7% | +16.2% | +40.8% |
| 16 | 015 · Southbridge Town, MA area | +2.2% | +14.6% | +42.3% |
| 17 | 017 · Marlborough, MA area | +2.0% | +14.0% | +40.7% |
| 18 | 016 · Worcester, MA area | +0.6% | +15.4% | +45.9% |
Top 10 by 5-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 5 years | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 012 · Pittsfield, MA area | +55.4% | +6.3% |
| 2 | 026 · Barnstable Town, MA area | +53.9% | +4.2% |
| 3 | 025 · Nantucket, MA area | +49.4% | +4.3% |
| 4 | 013 · Greenfield Town, MA area | +49.4% | +5.2% |
| 5 | 014 · Leominster, MA area | +46.5% | +3.5% |
| 6 | 016 · Worcester, MA area | +45.9% | +0.6% |
| 7 | 027 · New Bedford, MA area | +45.1% | +4.1% |
| 8 | 011 · Springfield, MA area | +44.3% | +5.4% |
| 9 | 010 · Chicopee, MA area | +43.3% | +3.4% |
| 10 | 023 · Brockton, MA area | +42.3% | +3.6% |
Top 10 by 10-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 10 years | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 016 · Worcester, MA area | +114% | +0.6% |
| 2 | 025 · Nantucket, MA area | +110% | +4.3% |
| 3 | 026 · Barnstable Town, MA area | +110% | +4.2% |
| 4 | 011 · Springfield, MA area | +109% | +5.4% |
| 5 | 012 · Pittsfield, MA area | +107% | +6.3% |
| 6 | 014 · Leominster, MA area | +106% | +3.5% |
| 7 | 013 · Greenfield Town, MA area | +103% | +5.2% |
| 8 | 027 · New Bedford, MA area | +98.1% | +4.1% |
| 9 | 023 · Brockton, MA area | +97.0% | +3.6% |
| 10 | 019 · Lynn, MA area | +93.5% | +3.6% |
Top 10 by change since Q1 1995
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | Since Q1 1995 | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 026 · Barnstable Town, MA area | +497% | +4.2% |
| 2 | 021 · Boston, MA area | +492% | +3.2% |
| 3 | 025 · Nantucket, MA area | +470% | +4.3% |
| 4 | 013 · Greenfield Town, MA area | +415% | +5.2% |
| 5 | 022 · Boston, MA area | +402% | +3.2% |
| 6 | 024 · Newton, MA area | +395% | +3.5% |
| 7 | 023 · Brockton, MA area | +387% | +3.6% |
| 8 | 019 · Lynn, MA area | +385% | +3.6% |
| 9 | 018 · Lowell, MA area | +383% | +2.7% |
| 10 | 016 · Worcester, MA area | +363% | +0.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the fastest-appreciating ZIP code area in Massachusetts?
- Over the past year, ZIP3 012 (Pittsfield, MA area) led Massachusetts at +6.3%. Over five years the leader was ZIP3 012 (Pittsfield, MA area) at +55.4%, and since Q1 1995 it was ZIP3 026 (Barnstable Town, MA area) at +497%.
- Why are rankings by 3-digit ZIP and not 5-digit ZIP?
- FHFA publishes its quarterly ZIP-level index for 3-digit ZIP regions, which group all ZIP codes sharing the same first three digits. Each region covers many communities, so results describe broad regional trends rather than any one neighborhood or home.