ZIP Code 01225
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Cheshire · Berkshire County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 3,117
- Median income
- $69,803
- Median home value
- $268,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.9%
- Land area
- 65.1 sq mi
48/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.7
New York
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.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01225?
53.7
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
2.9%
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?
$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?
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
$268,200
Median Home Value
-55% vs state
1964
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01225 vs 01226 →
| 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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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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