City

Becket, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkshire County  ·  Massachusetts

👥2,588Population
💰$82,773Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$352,200Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓50.0%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.9%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.1%
Asian1.5%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
36%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads50.0% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
HS Graduate532 (26.9%)
Some College197 (9.9%)
Associates261 (13.2%)
Bachelors216 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree774 (39.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 39.1%Edu
HS Grad26.9%
Some College9.9%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate39.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.4%Renter: 4.6%Tenure
Owner95.4%
Renter4.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,773 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$352,200 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,488/mo
Total Housing Units2,153
Vacant Units952

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Becket, MA

Becket is a city in Massachusetts, located in Berkshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,588 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Becket is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,773 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Becket is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $352,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,488 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Becket is well-educated. 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.15%).

Becket, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Becket
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01223 2,588 $82,773 $352,200 $1,488 2.2% 50.0% 95.4%