Peru, Massachusetts

Peru, Massachusetts
Entering Peru
Location in Berkshire County and the state of Massachusetts.
Coordinates: 42°26′17″N 73°02′47″W / 42.43806°N 73.04639°W / 42.43806; -73.04639
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyBerkshire
Settled1767
Incorporated1771
Government
 • TypeOpen town meeting
Area
 • Total
26.0 sq mi (67.4 km2)
 • Land25.9 sq mi (67.1 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
2,064 ft (629 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
814
 • Density31.4/sq mi (12.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
01235
Area code413
FIPS code25-53050
GNIS feature ID0619423
Websitewww.townofperuma.com

Peru is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 814 at the 2020 census.