Berkshire County, Massachusetts
38 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Berkshire County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In Berkshire County, where this site follows 38 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.
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
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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $4,029, largest modeled factor: Sea Level
77% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,029
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
Modeled remediation costs in Berkshire County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 mapped to Berkshire County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Berkshire County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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18 water systems mapped to Berkshire County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Berkshire County
4 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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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 | 01230 | Great Barrington | 83 | B | 4 (2 health) | $479K |
| 5 | 01237 | Lanesboro | 83 | B | 0 | $278K |
| 6 | 01238 | Lee | 83 | B | 1 | $332K |
| 7 | 01240 | Lenox | 83 | B | 0 | $481K |
| 8 | 01242 | Lenox Dale | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 9 | 01267 | Williamstown | 83 | B | 0 | $438K |
| 10 | 01201 | Pittsfield | 82 | B | 1 | $237K |
| 11 | 01247 | North Adams | 67 | C | 0 | $191K |
| 12 | 01029 | East Otis | — | — | $469K | |
| 13 | 01202 | Pittsfield | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 01203 | Pittsfield | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 01222 | Ashley Falls | — | — | 0 | $313K |
| 16 | 01223 | Becket | — | — | $352K | |
| 17 | 01224 | Berkshire | — | — | $276K | |
| 18 | 01227 | Dalton | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 01229 | Glendale | — | — | 0 | $531K |
| 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
The mix of guides changes from county to county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 77% of homes built before 1980
- 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 11 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.