01201 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 01201 (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) pay a median of $3,872/year in property taxes on homes valued at $236,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.64%, which is 45% above the Massachusetts state average of 1.13%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 01201 is approximately $323, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Berkshire County. This is $1,860 less than the Massachusetts average of $5,732/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Massachusetts, 01201 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 01430 (1.64%) and 01151 (1.63%).

In Pittsfield, property taxes represent approximately 5.6% of the median household income of $68,879, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Massachusetts Chapter 59 exemptions for seniors (65+), veterans, and surviving spouses reduce your assessed value by amounts set by each municipality, often $1,000–$2,500 on Berkshire County properties. File your exemption claim with the Berkshire County Assessor by April 1 each year if you own and occupy the property as your primary residence. Berkshire County Assessor's office will review your income and residency proof—apply before April 1 of the year following purchase to capture the benefit on your next tax bill.