3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 012xxPittsfield, MA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 012 changed +6.3% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.2% for Massachusetts and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 01201–01270. Most of its 2010 population lived in Berkshire County (100%). Communities in the region include North Adams, Adams, Williamstown, Great Barrington, Lee. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +6.3%
- 5-year change
- +55.4%
- Since Q1 1995
- +309%
- National rank (1 year)
- 113th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 012 vs Massachusetts and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 012: 408.9
- Massachusetts: 471.6
- Pittsfield, MA metro: 408.9
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 012 | MA | U.S. | Gap vs MA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +6.3% | +3.2% | +3.0% | +3.2 pts | +3.3 pts |
| 3 years | +27.2% | +16.1% | +12.9% | +11.1 pts | +14.3 pts |
| 5 years | +55.4% | +41.9% | +41.3% | +13.5 pts | +14.1 pts |
| 10 years | +107% | +91.9% | +93.3% | +15.3 pts | +13.9 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +309% | +372% | +292% | −62.6 pts | +17.4 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 012 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +282% | $1,145,569 |
| Q2 2000 | +233% | $1,000,073 |
| Q2 2005 | +105% | $615,519 |
| Q2 2010 | +98.4% | $595,269 |
| Q2 2015 | +103% | $607,894 |
| Q2 2020 | +78.4% | $535,085 |
| Q2 2021 | +55.4% | $466,194 |
| Q2 2023 | +27.2% | $381,536 |
| Q2 2025 | +6.3% | $318,970 |
How ZIP3 012 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 012 ranks 113th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 1st of 18 in Massachusetts. Its one-year change is +3.3 pts versus the nation and +3.2 pts versus Massachusetts. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 113th of 882 | 1st of 18 |
| 3 years | 14th of 882 | 1st of 18 |
| 5 years | 113th of 882 | 1st of 18 |
| 10 years | 225th of 882 | 5th of 18 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 275th of 879 | 15th of 18 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 012
ZIP3 012's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 11.7% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q2 2019, about 11.2 years after the top. Today it sits +85.0% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 012 | Q1 2008 | Q1 2014 | -11.7% | Q2 2019 (11.2 yrs) | +85.0% |
| MA | Q1 2006 | Q2 2012 | -17.6% | Q2 2017 (11.2 yrs) | +84.2% |
| Metro | Q1 2007 | Q4 2013 | -11.7% | Q3 2019 (12.5 yrs) | +84.6% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 012's index has changed +84.7% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 012 after inflation | MA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +2.4% | -0.7% | +2.4% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +15.8% | +5.7% | +15.8% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +25.3% | +14.4% | +25.3% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +49.0% | +38.0% | +49.0% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +84.7% | +113% | +84.7% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 012
Regional estimate
$621,695
- Estimated gain
- $321,695
- Index change
- +107%
- Start index
- 197.33
- End index
- 408.93
ZIP3 012 (Pittsfield, MA area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 · Albany, NY area | NY | +7.0% | +47.9% | +221% |
| 121 · Troy, NY area | NY | +3.9% | +48.0% | +244% |
| 052 · Bennington, VT area | VT | +6.1% | +62.9% | +305% |
| 010 · Chicopee, MA area | MA | +3.4% | +43.3% | +254% |
| 013 · Greenfield Town, MA area | MA | +5.2% | +49.4% | +415% |
| 053 · Brattleboro, VT area | VT | +6.1% | +62.9% | +305% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 408.93 |
| Q1 2026 | 388.25 |
| Q4 2025 | 379.33 |
| Q3 2025 | 379.81 |
| Q2 2025 | 384.61 |
| Q1 2025 | 366.02 |
| Q4 2024 | 357.64 |
| Q3 2024 | 361.06 |
| Q2 2024 | 373.44 |
| Q1 2024 | 358.68 |
| Q4 2023 | 352.43 |
| Q3 2023 | 350.97 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 012?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 012, the regional index changed +6.3% over the year to Q2 2026, +55.4% over five years, +107% over ten years, and +309% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 012 appreciating faster than Massachusetts and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +6.3% compares with +3.2% for Massachusetts and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +3.3 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +14.1 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 012?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 012. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 01201 to 01270 (32 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.