The 01223 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Becket, MA in Berkshire County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,443. The 01223 ZIP Code has a median age of 52.2 years, and 31.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $75,250, with an estimated 3% of the population living below the poverty line. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 95.3% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $40,917.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01223 is $75,250, while the region's mean household income is $93,418. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $40,917. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01223 of $40,917 is approximately 6.5% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 3.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 65.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.6% of the population in 01223 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 21.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.6% of 01223 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.7% |
In ZIP Code 01223, 95.3% of the population graduated high school, while 31.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.9% in this Berkshire County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.2% |
| Associate's degree | 12.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01223, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 01223 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01223 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.9%), followed by Black or African American (3.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.9% |
In ZIP Code 01223, 95.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Berkshire County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01223, an estimated 17.8% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 17.7% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Berkshire County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01223 are older than average. The median age of 52.2 years in ZIP Code 01223 is approximately 37.01% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.6% of the population in 01223 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 01223 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01223 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01223 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 97.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01223 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.78 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.02% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.47% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01223 | 14.07¢/kWh | 8.48¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.17¢/kWh | 20.7¢/kWh | 18.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01223 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.44 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.47 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.57 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.53 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.33 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.82 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.51 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.44 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.21 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.47 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.91 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01223, 67.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.0 minutes. Approximately 26.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01223 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.9% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 01223 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.2% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.7% |
| Retail trade | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.1% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 5.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01223, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 01223 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Berkshire County region was charged fees or interest you didn't expect.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Charged fees or interest you didn't expect | 1 |
| False statements or representation | 1 |
| Other features, terms, or problems | 1 |