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 High-density area
- $58,929
- Median income Below-median income area
- $209,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,381. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $209,900 (65% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $963; owner occupancy is 62.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkshire County, so 01220 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 01220?
47.3
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$37,381
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01220 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Adams, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,929 6th percentile higher than 6% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,363housing units
4,363
Total Housing Units
4,046
Occupied Units
317
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,900
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01220 vs 01225 →
ZIP 01220 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01247
North Adams (01247)
16,087 residents
- 01220
Adams (01220)
8,603 residents
- 01267
Williamstown (01267)
7,989 residents
- 01226
Dalton (01226)
6,945 residents
- 01225 3,117
Cheshire (01225)
3,117 residents
- 01237 2,496
Lanesborough (01237)
2,496 residents
- 01270 778
Windsor (01270)
778 residents
- 01256 692
Savoy (01256)
692 residents
- 01224 182
Berkshire (01224)
182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01220 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01220 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01270
Windsor (01270)
$116,375 median income
- 01267
Williamstown (01267)
$106,375 median income
- 01237
Lanesborough (01237)
$90,898 median income
- 01226
Dalton (01226)
$79,438 median income
- 01224
Berkshire (01224)
$76,222 median income
- 01225
Cheshire (01225)
$69,803 median income
- 01343
Drury (01343)
$69,375 median income
- 01256
Savoy (01256)
$61,328 median income
- 01220
Adams (01220)
$58,929 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01220, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,603 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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