ZIP Code 01220

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Adams · Berkshire County · Massachusetts

Population
8,603

135/sq mi

Median income
$58,929

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$209,900

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.5%

Median age 47.3

Land area
63.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 01220 in Adams, Massachusetts has a population of 8,603. The median household income is $58,929, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $209,900, 25% below the US average. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01220 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.7 square miles in Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 8,603 residents, producing a population density of 135 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01220 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01220 sits at $58,929 (49% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $37,381. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 01220 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berkshire County, so you can benchmark 01220 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 01220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,603

Population

63.7

Area (sq mi)

135

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Adams, MA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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