Ashley Falls, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01222
Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 829
- 97/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,042
- Median income Near-median income area
- $349,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ashley Falls pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 97
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01222 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01222 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ashley Falls, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, home to just 829 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 97 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01222 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,042 (39% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,818. Unemployment is 17.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $349,500 (42% below the average Massachusetts ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkshire County, so 01222 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 01222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashley Falls, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01222.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 01222, Ashley Falls, 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
829
Population
8.6
Area (sq mi)
97
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01222?
39.8
Median Age
39.5%
Male
60.5%
Female
2.4%
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?
$71,042
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$35,818
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 01222 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Ashley Falls, 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)
$71,042 12th percentile higher than 12% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
293housing units
293
Total Housing Units
285
Occupied Units
8
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,500
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 01222, employing approximately 49 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,761,000.
13
Businesses
49
Employees
$2.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 23.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 23.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 23.1% |
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 01222 vs 06018 →
ZIP 01222 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01230
Great Barrington (01230)
8,430 residents
- 06018 2,865
Canaan (06018)
2,865 residents
- 01257 2,121
Sheffield (01257)
2,121 residents
- 06058 1,787
Norfolk (06058)
1,787 residents
- 06068 1,612
Salisbury (06068)
1,612 residents
- 06031 1,287
Falls Village (06031)
1,287 residents
- 01222 829
Ashley Falls (01222)
829 residents
- 06024 647
East Canaan (06024)
647 residents
- 01259 635
Southfield (01259)
635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01222 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01222 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01259
Southfield (01259)
$158,125 median income
- 01258
South Egremont (01258)
$142,500 median income
- 06068
Salisbury (06068)
$123,552 median income
- 06031
Falls Village (06031)
$106,875 median income
- 01257
Sheffield (01257)
$102,788 median income
- 06058
Norfolk (06058)
$91,548 median income
- 06024
East Canaan (06024)
$87,943 median income
- 01230
Great Barrington (01230)
$86,694 median income
- 01244
Mill River (01244)
$75,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01222 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06018 | Canaan, CT | 2,865 | 2.3 mi |
| 01257 | Sheffield, MA | 2,121 | 3.6 mi |
| 06024 | East Canaan, CT | 647 | 4.0 mi |
| 01259 | Southfield, MA | 635 | 4.5 mi |
| 06031 | Falls Village, CT | 1,287 | 7.0 mi |
| 01244 | Mill River, MA | 151 | 4.9 mi |
| 06068 | Salisbury, CT | 1,612 | 6.0 mi |
| 01230 | Great Barrington, MA | 8,430 | 8.8 mi |
| 01258 | South Egremont, MA | 374 | 7.8 mi |
| 06058 | Norfolk, CT | 1,787 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01222, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 01222 in?
ZIP code 01222 (Ashley Falls) 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 01222?
ZIP code 01222 in Ashley Falls, MA has a population of 829 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01222?
The median household income in ZIP 01222 is $71,042, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01222?
The median home value in ZIP 01222 is $349,500, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01222 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01222?
ZIP code 01222 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 49 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01222?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01222 are: Construction (3), Manufacturing (3), Wholesale trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01222?
In ZIP code 01222, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01222 is 1.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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