Housatonic, Massachusetts
Housatonic: Census-designated place in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
About
Housatonic is a CDP located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
Quick Facts about Housatonic
| Population | 1,109 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Postal code | 01236 |
| Area | 2.53 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.2543,-73.3662 |
| Altitude | 735 feet / 224 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:59:24 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 56℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Housatonic is located at 42°15'15"N 73°21'58"W (42.2542500, -73.3662200).
Housatonic map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts les...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Housatonic, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167792 | Bard College at Simon's Rock | Great Barrington (MA) | 01230-9702 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Housatonic, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Housatonic.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Housaton Post Office | Housatonic (MA) | 01236 |
Other cities in Berkshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | 41,834 | The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. |
| North Adams | 12,737 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Adams | 7,955 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamstown | 7,631 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Great Barrington | 6,976 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Dalton | 6,479 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lee | 5,629 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lenox | 4,933 | Town of Massachusetts, United States |
| Sheffield | 3,112 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Cheshire | 3,105 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Lanesborough | 2,925 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Hinsdale | 1,902 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Stockbridge | 1,883 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Becket | 1,707 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Otis | 1,531 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| New Marlborough | 1,450 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Housatonic distances to largest Massachusetts cities