ZIP Code 01225

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Cheshire · Berkshire County · Massachusetts

Population
3,117

48/sq mi

Median income
$69,803

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$268,200

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.9%

Median age 53.7

Land area
65.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 01225 in Cheshire, Massachusetts has a population of 3,117. The median household income is $69,803, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $268,200, 4% below the US average. 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01225 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.1 square miles in Cheshire, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 3,117 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 01225 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01225 sits at $69,803 (40% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $42,961. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $268,200 (55% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01225 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berkshire County, so you can benchmark 01225 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 01225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01225.

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 01225, Cheshire, 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

3,117

Population

65.1

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 01225?

53.7

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$69,803

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$42,961

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,676

Total Housing Units

1,515

Occupied Units

161

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$268,200

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

1964

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

+25.6%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01225 have increased 25.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -2.9% 172
2020 +9.1% 188
2021 +7.8% 202
2022 +25.6% 254
2024 241

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 55 business establishments in ZIP 01225, employing approximately 429 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,334,000.

55

Businesses

429

Employees

$25.3M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 30.9%
Retail trade 11 20.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 6 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 4 7.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
01226 Dalton, MA 6,945 5.6 mi
01224 Berkshire, MA 182 4.4 mi
01220 Adams, MA 8,603 4.6 mi
01237 Lanesborough, MA 2,496 5.6 mi
01270 Windsor, MA 778 6.7 mi
01256 Savoy, MA 692 7.3 mi
01267 Williamstown, MA 7,989 8.7 mi
01247 North Adams, MA 16,087 9.9 mi
01235 Hinsdale, MA 2,766 10.1 mi
01201 Pittsfield, MA 46,504 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01225 in?
ZIP code 01225 (Cheshire) 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 01225?
ZIP code 01225 in Cheshire, MA has a population of 3,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01225?
The median household income in ZIP 01225 is $69,803, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01225?
The median home value in ZIP 01225 is $268,200, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01225 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01225?
ZIP code 01225 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01225 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01225?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01225 increased by 25.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 01225?
In ZIP code 01225, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 01225?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01225 is 29.0 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 01225?
In ZIP code 01225, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01225 is 8.6% 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 Cheshire, 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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