Cheshire, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01225
Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,117
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,803
- Median income Near-median income area
- $268,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cheshire pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01225 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01225 covers 65.1 square miles in Cheshire, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,117 residents on file, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01225 reports a modest median household income of $69,803 (40% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,961. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $268,200 (55% below the average Massachusetts ZIP); owner occupancy is 89.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkshire County, so 01225 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 01225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cheshire, MA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$42,961
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01225 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Cheshire, 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)
$69,803 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
1,676housing units
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 ZIP avg
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 01225 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01201
Pittsfield (01201)
46,504 residents
- 01247 16,087
North Adams (01247)
16,087 residents
- 01220 8,603
Adams (01220)
8,603 residents
- 01267 7,989
Williamstown (01267)
7,989 residents
- 01226 6,945
Dalton (01226)
6,945 residents
- 01225 3,117
Cheshire (01225)
3,117 residents
- 01235 2,766
Hinsdale (01235)
2,766 residents
- 01237 2,496
Lanesborough (01237)
2,496 residents
- 01270 778
Windsor (01270)
778 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01225 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01225 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01270
Windsor (01270)
$116,375 median income
- 01267
Williamstown (01267)
$106,375 median income
- 01237
Lanesborough (01237)
$90,898 median income
- 01226
Dalton (01226)
$79,438 median income
- 01235
Hinsdale (01235)
$79,327 median income
- 01224
Berkshire (01224)
$76,222 median income
- 01201
Pittsfield (01201)
$71,093 median income
- 01225
Cheshire (01225)
$69,803 median income
- 01256
Savoy (01256)
$61,328 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01225 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01225, 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 (3,117 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 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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