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Dalton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01226

Berkshire County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,945
102/sq mi
$79,438
Median income
$295,700
Median home value
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dalton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
102
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01226 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01226 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dalton, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, home to 6,945 residents across 68.3 square miles, a density of 102 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01226 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,438 (31% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $48,844. Poverty here runs at 7.4%, with unemployment measured at 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $295,700 (51% below the state average); renters pay a median of $872 monthly, and 70.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 01226 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Berkshire County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 01226

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dalton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01226.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01226, Dalton, 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

6,945

Population

68.3

Area (sq mi)

102

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01226?

49.7

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$79,438

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$48,844

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01226 ranks nationally

Dalton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,438 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,096

Total Housing Units

2,907

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$295,700

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$872

Median Rent

1957

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01226 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 162
2021 +11.4% 181
2022 +23.4% 223
2023 +4.8% 234
2024 +5.8% 247

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 120 business establishments in ZIP 01226, employing approximately 1,313 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,824,000.

120

Businesses

1,313

Employees

$80.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 19.2%
Health care and social assistance 14 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 14 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 10 8.3%
Retail trade 9 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 6.7%
Manufacturing 7 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.0%
Finance and insurance 4 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.5%

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 01226 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01226 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01226 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01226 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
01224 Berkshire, MA 182 3.4 mi
01225 Cheshire, MA 3,117 5.6 mi
01235 Hinsdale, MA 2,766 5.0 mi
01270 Windsor, MA 778 5.5 mi
01220 Adams, MA 8,603 9.9 mi
01201 Pittsfield, MA 46,504 7.3 mi
01237 Lanesborough, MA 2,496 7.8 mi
01256 Savoy, MA 692 10.0 mi
01240 Lenox, MA 4,534 10.3 mi
01243 Middlefield, MA 334 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Berkshire County

01201 standard
Pittsfield, MA
Pop: 46,504
01247 standard
North Adams, MA
Pop: 16,087
01220 standard
Adams, MA
Pop: 8,603
01230 standard
Great Barrington, MA
Pop: 8,430
01267 standard
Williamstown, MA
Pop: 7,989
01238 standard
Lee, MA
Pop: 6,047

Related Areas

Berkshire County Dalton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01226 in? ▼
ZIP code 01226 (Dalton) 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 01226? ▼
ZIP code 01226 in Dalton, MA has a population of 6,945 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01226? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01226 is $79,438, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01226? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01226 is $295,700, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01226? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01226 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01226? ▼
ZIP code 01226 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 1,313 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01226? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01226 are: Construction (23), Health care and social assistance (14), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01226? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01226 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 01226? ▼
In ZIP code 01226, 74.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.3% 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 01226? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01226 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01226? ▼
In ZIP code 01226, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01226? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01226 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.