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Adams, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01220

Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,603
135/sq mi
$58,929
Median income
$209,900
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Adams pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
135
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01220 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, home to 8,603 residents across 63.7 square miles, a density of 135 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01220 reports a modest median household income of $58,929 (49% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $37,381. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $209,900 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $963 per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 01220 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Berkshire County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 01220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Adams, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01220.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01220, Adams, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,603

Population

63.7

Area (sq mi)

135

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01220?

47.3

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,929

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$37,381

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01220 ranks nationally

Adams, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,929 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,363

Total Housing Units

4,046

Occupied Units

317

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%

$209,900

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$963

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.1%

YoY Change (2023)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01220 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +26.7% 153
2020 +3.4% 159
2021 +11.8% 177
2022 +5.3% 187
2023 +13.1% 211

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 155 business establishments in ZIP 01220, employing approximately 1,541 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,329,000.

155

Businesses

1,541

Employees

$74.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 20.0%
Retail trade 22 14.2%
Accommodation and food services 19 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 19 12.3%
Manufacturing 10 6.5%
Finance and insurance 10 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 9 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 3.2%
Educational services 4 2.6%
Wholesale trade 3 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 01220 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01220 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01220 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01220 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
01225 Cheshire, MA 3,117 4.6 mi
01247 North Adams, MA 16,087 5.3 mi
01256 Savoy, MA 692 5.3 mi
01226 Dalton, MA 6,945 9.9 mi
01343 Drury, MA 75 7.2 mi
01267 Williamstown, MA 7,989 7.0 mi
01270 Windsor, MA 778 8.5 mi
01224 Berkshire, MA 182 9.1 mi
01237 Lanesborough, MA 2,496 9.0 mi
01350 Monroe Bridge, MA 121 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Berkshire County

01201 standard
Pittsfield, MA
Pop: 46,504
01247 standard
North Adams, MA
Pop: 16,087
01230 standard
Great Barrington, MA
Pop: 8,430
01267 standard
Williamstown, MA
Pop: 7,989
01226 standard
Dalton, MA
Pop: 6,945
01238 standard
Lee, MA
Pop: 6,047

Related Areas

Berkshire County Adams, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01220 in? ▼
ZIP code 01220 (Adams) is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Berkshire County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berkshire-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01220? ▼
ZIP code 01220 in Adams, MA has a population of 8,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01220? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01220 is $58,929, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01220? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01220 is $209,900, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01220? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01220 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01220? ▼
ZIP code 01220 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 1,541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01220? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01220 are: Construction (31), Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01220? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01220 increased by 13.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01220? ▼
In ZIP code 01220, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01220? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01220 is 23.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01220? ▼
In ZIP code 01220, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01220? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01220 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.