Becket, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01223
Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,314
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $86,818
- Median income Above-median income area
- $363,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Becket pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 97%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01223 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01223 (Becket, MA) rose +10.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.7 in 2023 to 271.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01223 covers 180.8 square miles in Becket, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,314 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01223 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,818 (25% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,727. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $363,600 (39% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $2,036; owner occupancy is 96.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkshire County, so 01223 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 01223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Becket, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01223.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail 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 01223, Becket, 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
2,314
Population
180.8
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01223?
50.9
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
4.6%
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?
$86,818
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$55,727
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01223 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Becket, 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)
$86,818 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
2,112housing units
2,112
Total Housing Units
1,132
Occupied Units
980
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$363,600
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$2,036
Median Rent
1977
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
+10.6%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01223 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 161 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 186 |
| 2022 | +22.5% | 228 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 246 |
| 2024 | +10.6% | 272 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 01223, employing approximately 192 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,812,000.
44
Businesses
192
Employees
$14.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 29.6% |
| Construction | 9 | 20.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 6.8% |
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 01223 vs 01243 →
ZIP 01223 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01238
Lee (01238)
6,047 residents
- 01235
Hinsdale (01235)
2,766 residents
- 01223 2,314
Becket (01223)
2,314 residents
- 01011 1,370
Chester (01011)
1,370 residents
- 01008 1,263
Blandford (01008)
1,263 residents
- 01245 985
Monterey (01245)
985 residents
- 01029 789
East Otis (01029)
789 residents
- 01253 731
Otis (01253)
731 residents
- 01242 476
Lenox Dale (01242)
476 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01223 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01223 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01245
Monterey (01245)
$136,875 median income
- 01253
Otis (01253)
$116,806 median income
- 01029
East Otis (01029)
$107,679 median income
- 01008
Blandford (01008)
$97,554 median income
- 01264
Tyringham (01264)
$93,750 median income
- 01243
Middlefield (01243)
$91,250 median income
- 01011
Chester (01011)
$89,299 median income
- 01223
Becket (01223)
$86,818 median income
- 01238
Lee (01238)
$84,591 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01223 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01243 | Middlefield, MA | 334 | 4.8 mi |
| 01253 | Otis, MA | 731 | 7.0 mi |
| 01235 | Hinsdale, MA | 2,766 | 8.3 mi |
| 01238 | Lee, MA | 6,047 | 6.7 mi |
| 01011 | Chester, MA | 1,370 | 7.2 mi |
| 01029 | East Otis, MA | 789 | 8.4 mi |
| 01242 | Lenox Dale, MA | 476 | 7.8 mi |
| 01264 | Tyringham, MA | 137 | 7.4 mi |
| 01245 | Monterey, MA | 985 | 10.5 mi |
| 01008 | Blandford, MA | 1,263 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01223, 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 (2,314 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 01223 in?
ZIP code 01223 (Becket) 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 01223?
ZIP code 01223 in Becket, MA has a population of 2,314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01223?
The median household income in ZIP 01223 is $86,818, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01223?
The median home value in ZIP 01223 is $363,600, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01223?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01223 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01223?
ZIP code 01223 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01223?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01223 are: Accommodation and food services (13), Construction (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01223?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01223 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 01223?
In ZIP code 01223, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.4% 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 01223?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01223 is 33.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01223?
In ZIP code 01223, approximately 96.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01223?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01223 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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