The 01236 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Housatonic, MA in Berkshire County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,311. The 01236 ZIP Code has a median age of 41.8 years, and 36.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 22.9% of the population in 01236 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 01236 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 13.0% |
In ZIP Code 01236, 93.3% of the population graduated high school, while 55.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 32.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 18.9% in this Berkshire County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 18.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.5% |
| Associate's degree | 3.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 32.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01236, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 6.9% of 01236 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01236 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.8%), followed by Asian (12.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 01236, 85.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 5.1% 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 | 85.6% |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 8.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 5.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01236, an estimated 61.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 9.3% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, 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 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 61.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 01236 are older than average. The median age of 41.8 years in ZIP Code 01236 is approximately 9.71% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 36.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.8% of the population in 01236 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 17.1% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 01236 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 17.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 01236 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 01236 is high blood pressure, as approximately 32.3% of adults 18 and older in this Berkshire County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01236 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 89.5% of those 18 and above in 01236 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 01236 include obesity (31.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (29.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 75.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| Current smoking | 14.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 21.5% |
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 29.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01236 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.69 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.83% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.83% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 01236 | 13.13¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 5.14¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 28.34¢/kWh | 21.32¢/kWh | 18.53¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 01236 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.67 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.39 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.03 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.42 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.34 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.76 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.63 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.28 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.06 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.42 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.79 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 01236, 81.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 16.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.1 minutes. Approximately 21.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01236 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 18.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 01236 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 0.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 21.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.2% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |