01223 ZIP Code — Becket, MA

Berkshire County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01223 is located in Becket, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. It covers approximately 69.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,565 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01223

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $317,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($79,226) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01223 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,565

population

69.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01223 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01223

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Becket	Acceptable
Becket	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01238 Lee (4.6 mi) 01235 Hinsdale (5.7 mi) 01240 Lenox (7.7 mi) 01011 Chester (8.6 mi) 01253 Otis (9.1 mi) 01263 Stockbridge (10 mi) 01098 Worthington (10.4 mi) 01245 Monterey (10.5 mi) 01226 Dalton (10.6 mi) 01050 Huntington (12.2 mi) 01254 Richmond (12.6 mi) 01201 Pittsfield (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,565
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	69.54 sq mi
Water area	1.94 sq mi
Latitude	42.3241
Longitude	-73.1309
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	413

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	7.3%	6.5%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,565

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$79,226

Median household income

$51,052

Per capita income

$317,700

Median home value

$1,438

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

2,087

Housing units

39.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

108

25–34

152

35–44

127

255

45–54

215

55–59

166

60–64

139

268

65–74

226

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	400	15.6%
18 and over	2,165	84.4%
65 and over	631	24.6%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Black or African American 1.4%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,359	89.1%
Two or more races	141	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	84	3.2%
Black or African American	38	1.4%
Other race	15	0.6%
Asian	8	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	7.3%	6.5%	14.3%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 12.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	12.4%
Median income	$79,226

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 24.9%

$300k–$500k 39.3%

$500k–$1M 13.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$317,700
Median rent / month	$1,438
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	45.3%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	47.0%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	7.7%
Propane / LP gas	23.4%
Fuel oil	46.0%
Wood	16.4%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	618	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	65	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	339	28.7%
Female householder, no spouse	159	13.5%
Households with children under 18	258	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	444	37.6%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	22.9%
Married	50.4%	60.8%
Separated	11.5%	0.7%
Widowed	0.8%	5.6%
Divorced	14.3%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 28.1%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 19.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	39.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	6.0%
Kindergarten	14	3.2%
Elementary school	209	48.2%
High school	96	22.1%
College / grad school	89	20.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Professional & management 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Construction 6.0%

Retail trade 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Other services 4.6%

Public administration 3.3%

Information 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.8%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 0.8%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 6.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.8%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	5.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	76.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	182	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,473	96.4%
Spanish	48	1.9%
Other Indo-European	13	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	35	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,452	95.6%
Born in same state	2,399	93.5%
Born in different state	1,589	61.9%
Foreign born	53	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	113	4.4%
Not a US citizen	83	73.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	396	15.4%
French	386	15%
German	154	6%
Arab	79	3.1%
Polish	24	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	0.5%
Irish	9	0.4%
English	9	0.4%
Norwegian	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	95.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01223

What city is ZIP code 01223 in?

ZIP code 01223 is primarily assigned to Becket, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01223 in?

ZIP code 01223 falls within Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01223 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 01223 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01223 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 01223 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01223?

The median home value in ZIP code 01223 is $317,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 01223?

ZIP code 01223 has an estimated population of 2,565 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 01223 in?

ZIP code 01223 observes the EST timezone.