The 01225 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Cheshire, MA in Berkshire County in the United States. The current population estimate is 3,105. The 01225 ZIP Code has a median age of 51.1 years, and 26.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $71,081, and an estimated 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 91.7% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $37,241.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 01225 is $71,081, while the region's mean household income is $79,554. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,241. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01225 of $37,241 is approximately 14.9% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 5.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 46.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.3% of the population in 01225 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.7% of 01225 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.7% |
In ZIP Code 01225, 91.7% of the population graduated high school, while 27.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.7% in this Berkshire County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.1% |
| Associate's degree | 10.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01225, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 2.4% of 01225 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01225 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.4%), followed by Black or African American (1.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 01225, 98.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% 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 | 98.2% |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01225, an estimated 26.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Berkshire County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 26.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01225 are older than average. The median age of 51.1 years in ZIP Code 01225 is approximately 34.12% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.6% of the population in 01225 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 01225 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01225 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.57 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.92% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.65% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01225 | 14.07¢/kWh | 8.48¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
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| United States |
| Month | ZIP Code 01225 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.4 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.34 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.31 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 4.99 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.24 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.78 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.65 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.28 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.86 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.13 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.8 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01225, 63.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.5 minutes. Approximately 37.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01225 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.5% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 01225 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.6% |
| Retail trade | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.9% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 37.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 3.1% |