01226 ZIP Code – Dalton, Massachusetts
01226 is a ZIP code serving Dalton, Massachusetts in Berkshire County with a population of approximately 6,332 residents. At $76,198, the median household income here runs below the Massachusetts average and near the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $285,800, near the national average, with 70.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $887 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing), 16% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.7%, above the national average. An estimated 5.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 40.4%, well above the national average. At 51.0, the median age is above the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 01224, 01235, 01270.
ZIP Code 01226 Data
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ZIP 01226 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 01226 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,332 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $76k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $285k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $887 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.0 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.4% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 01224 – Berkshire
- 01235 – Hinsdale
- 01270 – Windsor
- 01225 – Cheshire
- 01201 – Pittsfield
- 01237 – Lanesborough
- 01240 – Lenox
- 01220 – Adams
- 01256 – Savoy
- 01243 – Middlefield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01224 | BERKSHIRE | 124 | Not provided |
| 01235 | HINSDALE | 2,461 | $71,641 |
| 01270 | WINDSOR | 999 | $100,833 |
| 01225 | CHESHIRE | 3,239 | $72,485 |
| 01201 | PITTSFIELD | 45,188 | $67,262 |