Berkshire County, Massachusetts
38 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Berkshire County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Based on current EPA data, Berkshire County's 38 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Berkshire County Compares
How Berkshire County Compares
Berkshire County scores 11 points above the Massachusetts state average (70/100) and 8 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 12%, diabetes 10.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,410, driven primarily by sea_level
74% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2022)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Berkshire County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,410
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
69,615 housing units in Berkshire County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Berkshire County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Berkshire County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Berkshire County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Berkshire County
8 community water systems serving Berkshire County.
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- C
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Show all 8 water systems
- B
18 total water systems serve Berkshire County.
Systems with the most violations in Berkshire County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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- B
All ZIP Codes in Berkshire County
38 ZIP codes tracked in Berkshire County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01220 | Adams | 83 | B | 0 | $200K |
| 2 | 01225 | Cheshire | 83 | B | 0 | $237K |
| 3 | 01226 | Dalton | 83 | B | 0 | $289K |
| 4 | 01237 | Lanesboro | 83 | B | 0 | $278K |
| 5 | 01238 | Lee | 83 | B | 1 | $332K |
| 6 | 01240 | Lenox | 83 | B | 0 | $481K |
| 7 | 01242 | Lenox Dale | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 8 | 01267 | Williamstown | 83 | B | 0 | $438K |
| 9 | 01201 | Pittsfield | 82 | B | 1 | $237K |
| 10 | 01247 | North Adams | 67 | C | 0 | $191K |
| 11 | 01029 | East Otis | — | — | $469K | |
| 12 | 01202 | Pittsfield | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 01203 | Pittsfield | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 01222 | Ashley Falls | — | — | 0 | $313K |
| 15 | 01223 | Becket | — | — | $352K | |
| 16 | 01224 | Berkshire | — | — | $276K | |
| 17 | 01227 | Dalton | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 01229 | Glendale | — | — | 0 | $531K |
| 19 | 01230 | Great Barrington | — | — | 4 (2 health) | $479K |
| 20 | 01235 | Hinsdale | — | — | 1 | $266K |
| 21 | 01236 | Housatonic | — | — | 4 (2 health) | $481K |
| 22 | 01244 | Mill River | — | — | $584K | |
| 23 | 01245 | Monterey | — | — | 0 | $603K |
| 24 | 01252 | North Egremont | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 01253 | Otis | — | — | $339K | |
| 26 | 01254 | Richmond | — | — | $555K | |
| 27 | 01255 | Sandisfield | — | — | $331K | |
| 28 | 01256 | Savoy | — | — | $267K | |
| 29 | 01257 | Sheffield | — | — | 0 | $432K |
| 30 | 01258 | South Egremont | — | — | $594K | |
| 31 | 01259 | Southfield | — | — | $456K | |
| 32 | 01260 | South Lee | — | — | 0 | — |
| 33 | 01262 | Stockbridge | — | — | 0 | $556K |
| 34 | 01263 | Stockbridge | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 01264 | Tyringham | — | — | $667K | |
| 36 | 01266 | West Stockbridge | — | — | 0 | $482K |
| 37 | 01270 | Windsor | — | — | $350K | |
| 38 | 01343 | Drury | — | — | $265K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Berkshire County
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 74% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Overview
Berkshire County in Massachusetts covers 38 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 10 scored records.
5 of 20 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.