01346 ZIP Code — Heath, MA

Franklin County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01346 is located in Heath, Massachusetts, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 13.38 square miles and serves a population of 409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01346

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 $246,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,944. 57% 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 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 01346 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

409

population

13.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01346 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01346

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01346. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heath	Acceptable
Heath	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01339 Charlemont (3.3 mi) 01340 Colrain (4.7 mi) 01367 Rowe (5.6 mi) 01338 Buckland (6.2 mi) 01370 Shelburne Falls (6.5 mi) 05342 Jacksonville (8.3 mi) 05361 Whitingham (8.4 mi) 05358 West Halifax (8.8 mi) 01330 Ashfield (9.7 mi) 01070 Plainfield (11.1 mi) 05350 Readsboro (11.7 mi) 01301 Greenfield (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	409
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	13.38 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.6657
Longitude	-72.8333
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	413

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.2%	41.3%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	32.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.8%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

409

Population

People per sq mi

58.3

Median age

$105,944

Median household income

$53,698

Per capita income

$246,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.1%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

328

Housing units

48.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54	13.2%
18 and over	355	86.8%
65 and over	157	38.4%
Median age	58.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.7%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Asian 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	372	85.7%
Two or more races	28	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	25	5.8%
Asian	9	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.2%	41.3%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	32.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	21.6%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.8%	14.3%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 46.8%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	46.8%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$105,944

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 42.0%

$300k–$500k 23.3%

$500k–$1M 13.0%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.1%
Renter occupied	4.9%
Vacant	39.9%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.2%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	19.8%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	22.5%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	46.8%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	3.9%
Propane / LP gas	36.5%
Fuel oil	11.8%
Wood	40.4%
Solar	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	31.5%
Cohabiting couple	13	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	83	40.9%
Female householder, no spouse	43	21.2%
Households with children under 18	32	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	131	64.5%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	22.1%
Married	35.4%	52.3%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	10.7%
Divorced	33.2%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.3%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 9.4%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 30.4%

Graduate / professional 18.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	48.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	9.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	28.0%
High school	14	18.7%
College / grad school	33	44.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.5%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Retail trade 10.8%

Professional & management 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Public administration 4.9%

Construction 4.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Other services 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.1%
Service	8.2%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.3%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	30.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.7%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	36.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.7%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.7%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	6.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	11.1%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	15.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	393	96.1%
Spanish	6	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	388	94.9%
Born in same state	375	91.7%
Born in different state	241	58.9%
Foreign born	13	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	21	5.1%
Not a US citizen	6	28.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	94	23%
Italian	41	10%
English	19	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	2.2%
German	4	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.6%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01346

What city is ZIP code 01346 in?

ZIP code 01346 is primarily assigned to Heath, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01346 in?

ZIP code 01346 falls within Franklin County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01346 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 01346 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 01346 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 01346 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 01346 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 01346 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 01346?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 01346 in?

ZIP code 01346 observes the EST timezone.