Housing Insights for ZIP Code 01223 (Becket, MA)

Housing Summary for ZIP Code 01223

Homeowners

The median home value in ZIP Code 01223 (Becket, MA) is $261,900. Approximately 92.4% of homes in this region are owner-occupied units, and the estimated homeowner vacancy rate is currently 1.0%.

The average occupancy of owner-occupied units in ZIP Code 01223 is 2.24 occupants, while owner-occupied units have an aggregate average size of 2.79 bedrooms per housing unit.

Renters

In the 01223 ZIP Code, an estimated 7.6% of all housing units are occupied by renters. This ZIP-defined region has is an estimated rental vacany rate of 2.4%.

Among renter-occupied units in this ZIP, the average occupancy is 2.93 occupants, while renters in this Berkshire County region spend an average of 0% of their income on housing rental costs.

Housing Stats for ZIP Code 01223

See the table below for a regional snapshot of data related to both owner-occupied housing and rentals in ZIP Code 01223.

ZIP 01223 Massachusetts U.S.
Median Home Value $261,900 $642,213 $356,002
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 92.4% 62.4% 64.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 1.0% 1.0% 1.6%
Average Size of Owner-Occupied Unit 2.24 2.69 2.70
Average # of Bedrooms Per Unit 2.79 2.66 2.75
Median Housing Rent $0 $1,282 $1,062
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 7.6% 37.6% 36.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate 2.4% 3.6% 6.0%
Average Size of Renter-Occupied Unit 2.93 2.25 2.49
Percent of Income Spent on Rent 0% 29.76% 29.83%

Home Values in ZIP Code 01223 (Becket, MA)

The median home value in ZIP Code 01223 is $261,900. That median value is about 31% lower than the median home value of $381,600 in Massachusetts overall, and is 20% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the entire U.S. An estimated 33.3% of homes in ZIP Code 01223 are valued $200,000 to $299,999. That is 71% higher than in Massachusetts, in which 19.5% of homes are valued at $200,000 to $299,999, and is about 70% higher than in the U.S. overall (19.6% of homes valued at $200,000 to $299,999). The home value range that the smallest portion of ZIP Code 01223 homes fall into is less than $50,000 (1.4% of homes).

Home Values in ZIP Code 01223

This chart visualizes the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 01223, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall.

A bar chart visualizing the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 01223 vs. home values in both the state of Massachusetts and in the U.S. overall.

Home Values in ZIP Code 01223

See the table below for a regional comparison of home values in ZIP Code 01223.

Home Value ZIP 01223 Massachusetts U.S.
Less than $50,000 1.4% 1.5% 6.9%
$50,000 to $99,999 5.4% 1.4% 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.8% 3.4% 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 15.1% 7.2% 14.0%
$200,000 to $299,999 33.3% 19.5% 19.6%
$300,000 to $499,999 27.9% 35.9% 19.3%
$500,000 to $999,999 4.7% 25.4% 11.4%
$1,000,000 or more 1.5% 5.8% 3.4%

Home Ages in ZIP Code 01223 (Becket, MA)

Approximately 17.8% of homes in this Becket, MA region were built in 1980 to 1989. This amount of homes built in 1980 to 1989 in ZIP Code 01223 is about 65% higher than percentage of homes built in this time period in Massachusetts overall (10.8% of homes), and is 33% higher the percentage (13.4% of homes) in the U.S. as a whole. Additionally, an esimated 17.7% of local homes were built in 1939 or earlier. On the other end of the scale, just 0.6% of homes in this Berkshire County ZIP Code were built in 2010 to 2013 in ZIP Code 01223. In comparison, 1.7% of homes in Massachusetts overall were built in 2010 to 2013, while 2.7% of all U.S. homes were built in this time period.

Home Ages in ZIP Code 01223

A detailed regional comparison of home ages in ZIP Code 01223.

Year Built ZIP 01223 Massachusetts U.S.
2014 or later 0.6% 1.6% 2.5%
2010 to 2013 0.6% 1.7% 2.7%
2000 to 2009 12.9% 7.1% 14.0%
1990 to 1999 12.5% 7.7% 13.9%
1980 to 1989 17.8% 10.8% 13.4%
1970 to 1979 15.2% 11.6% 15.2%
1960 to 1969 13.4% 10.2% 10.6%
1950 to 1959 6.0% 11.3% 10.3%
1940 to 1949 3.3% 5.5% 4.9%
1939 or earlier 17.7% 32.5% 12.6%

Age of Homes in ZIP Code 01223

See the chart below for details on the age of homes in ZIP Code 01223, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall. Data here refers to years that homes were built.

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Housing FAQs for ZIP Code 01223

Frequently asked questions about housing in this Becket, MA ZIP Code. Answers to questions about both owner-occupied housing and rental housing in 01223.

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What is the average home value ZIP Code 01223?

The median home value in ZIP Code 01223 (Becket, MA) is $261,900.
2

Are homes expensive in ZIP Code 01223?

The median home value in 01223 ($261,900) is an estimated 31% lower than the aggregate median value of $381,600 in Massachusetts, and is 20% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the U.S. overall.
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What are owner-occupied vacancy rates like in ZIP Code 01223?

The vacacy rate for owner-occupied housing in ZIP Code 01223 is 1.0%. This rate is 0% lower than the overall Massachusetts owner-occupied vacancy rate of 1.0%. Additionally, the 01223 vacancy rate is 38% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 1.6%.
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Does ZIP Code 01223 have older homes or newer construction?

In ZIP Code 01223, about 17.8% of homes were built in 1980 to 1989. That time range includes the most home construction. Also, 17.7% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier. In contrast, 0.6% of homes in 01223 were built in 2010 to 2013.
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What is the housing breakdown in ZIP Code 01223? Are there more rentals or owner-occupied units?

There is more owner-occupied housing in 01223 than renter-occupied housing. Owner-occupied units make up 92.4% of housing, compared to 7.6% for renter-occupied units.
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Are rental vacancy rates high in ZIP Code 01223?

The vacacy rate for rental units in ZIP Code 01223 is 2.4%. This rate is 33% lower than the overall Massachusetts vacancy rate of 3.6%. Additionally, the 01223 vacancy rate is 60% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 6.0%.