01225 ZIP Code — Cheshire, MA

Berkshire County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01225 is located in Cheshire, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. It covers approximately 26.81 square miles and serves a population of 3,239 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01225

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $234,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,485. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 43% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01225 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,239

population

26.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01225 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01225

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cheshire	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01224 Berkshire (4.7 mi) 01237 Lanesborough (4.9 mi) 01220 Adams (5 mi) 01226 Dalton (5.6 mi) 01267 Williamstown (7.9 mi) 01201 Pittsfield (9.6 mi) 01247 North Adams (10 mi) 01070 Plainfield (11.7 mi) 12168 Stephentown (11.8 mi) 01235 Hinsdale (11.8 mi) 12022 Berlin (12.1 mi) 01026 Cummington (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,239
Population density	121 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	26.81 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	42.5582
Longitude	-73.1479
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	32.1%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	35.9%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	6.5%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,239

Population

121

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$72,485

Median household income

$42,556

Per capita income

$234,200

Median home value

$1,277

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

1,522

Housing units

31.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

178

25–34

172

126

35–44

123

231

45–54

224

132

55–59

128

195

60–64

188

285

65–74

277

111

75–84

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	474	14.6%
18 and over	2,765	85.4%
65 and over	846	26.1%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Two or more races 6.2%

Asian 2.4%

Black or African American 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,920	89.5%
Two or more races	203	6.2%
Asian	79	2.4%
Black or African American	26	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	35.9%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	6.5%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$72,485

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 26.0%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$234,200
Median rent / month	$1,277
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	33.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.1%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	40.2%
Wood	10.9%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	819	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	74	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	313	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	341	22.0%
Households with children under 18	285	18.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	630	40.7%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	16.5%
Married	55.8%	57.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	4.6%	13.3%
Divorced	9.2%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	31.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	1.9%
Kindergarten	47	10.0%
Elementary school	171	36.3%
High school	122	25.9%
College / grad school	122	25.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.3%

Retail trade 9.6%

Construction 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Professional & management 5.7%

Public administration 5.0%

Other services 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.8%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	41.6%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.6%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	6.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	74.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	203	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	11.4%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	0.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,099	95.7%
Spanish	39	1.3%
Other Indo-European	11	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.7%
Other languages	5	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,132	96.7%
Born in same state	3,112	96.1%
Born in different state	2,806	86.6%
Foreign born	20	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	107	3.3%
Not a US citizen	102	95.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	745	23%
French	241	7.4%
German	187	5.8%
Arab	97	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	28	0.9%
Polish	18	0.6%
English	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01225

What city is ZIP code 01225 in?

ZIP code 01225 is primarily assigned to Cheshire, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01225 in?

ZIP code 01225 falls within Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01225 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 01225 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 01225 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 01225 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01225 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 01225 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 01225?

ZIP code 01225 has an estimated population of 3,239 residents, with a density of 121 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 01225 in?

ZIP code 01225 observes the EST timezone.