Zip code 01346: Heath, Massachusetts
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 01346
01346 is a rural zip code in Heath, Massachusetts (Franklin County), covering 13 sq mi of land. About 454 people live here, or 34 per square mile. The median resident is 58.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $113,650 a year, 41% above the national median of $80,734. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $292,100, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 95% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.3 minutes each way, and 39% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in arts, media and sports; construction and repair; and management. 37% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 01346 compares
Only about 454 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age58.299thU.S. 38.9 · MA 4044th of 522 in MA
- 99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%35th of 518 in MA
- Work from home38.7%99thU.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%12th of 520 in MA
- Housing vacancy39.1%99thU.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%44th of 519 in MA
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%39th of 522 in MA
- 99thU.S. 10% · MA 8.8%5th of 520 in MA
- Per capita income$66,05089thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897164th of 522 in MA
- Median household income$113,65081stStrengthU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960232nd of 503 in MA
- Average commute31.3 min80thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min186th of 504 in MA
- 79thU.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%225th of 521 in MA
- Median earnings per worker$60,42476thU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095290th of 519 in MA
- Tech workers4.7%76thU.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%174th of 520 in MA
- Median home value$292,10042ndU.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100464th of 506 in MA
- Uninsured rate4.8%31stU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%45th of 521 in MA
- Broadband access89.1%29thU.S. 91% · MA 92.8%440th of 518 in MA
- Government workers11.1%28thU.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%351st of 520 in MA
- 26thU.S. 14.1% · MA 18%394th of 522 in MA
- 20thU.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%409th of 520 in MA
- 19thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%281st of 519 in MA
- 12thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489427th of 517 in MA
- Diversity index14.98thU.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7430th of 522 in MA
- Population density34/sq mi5thU.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi499th of 522 in MA
- 4thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%470th of 520 in MA
- Veterans1.4%3rdU.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%490th of 522 in MA
- 2ndU.S. 22% · MA 19.4%481st of 522 in MA
- Population4541stU.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056495th of 522 in MA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%497th of 506 in MA
| Measure | 01346 | Franklin | MA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.2 | 47.2 | 40 | 38.9 | 44th of 522 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 95% | 70.1% | 62.5% | 65.2% | 35th of 518 | |
| Work from home | 38.7% | 15.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 12th of 520 | |
| Housing vacancy | 39.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 44th of 519 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 36.8% | 24.6% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 39th of 522 | |
| Self-employed workers | 37.4% | 14.4% | 8.8% | 10% | 5th of 520 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $66,050 | $42,563 | $57,897 | $44,673 | 164th of 522 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $113,650 | $74,907 | $103,960 | $80,734 | 232nd of 503 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 31.3 min | 23.8 min | 29.1 min | 26.4 min | 186th of 504 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.9% | 40.6% | 47.3% | 35.7% | 225th of 521 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $60,424 | $46,446 | $62,095 | $49,666 | 290th of 519 | |
| Tech workers | 4.7% | 2% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 174th of 520 | |
| Median home value | $292,100 | $329,000 | $562,100 | $332,700 | 464th of 506 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 8.4% | 45th of 521 | |
| Broadband access | 89.1% | 91.3% | 92.8% | 91% | 440th of 518 | |
| Government workers | 11.1% | 18% | 12.7% | 14.5% | 351st of 520 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.4% | 5% | 18% | 14.1% | 394th of 522 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.4% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 409th of 520 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 6% | 12.1% | 10% | 12.5% | 281st of 519 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.386 | 0.436 | 0.489 | 0.483 | 427th of 517 | |
| Diversity index | 14.9 | 23.1 | 52.7 | 61.4 | 430th of 522 | |
| Population density | 34/sq mi | 102/sq mi | 903/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 499th of 522 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 470th of 520 | |
| Veterans | 1.4% | 6% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 490th of 522 | |
| Residents under 18 | 8.4% | 16.6% | 19.4% | 22% | 481st of 522 | |
| Population | 454 | 70,944 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 | 495th of 522 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 57.4% | 51.8% | 51.1% | 497th of 506 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White92%
- Black0%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 220
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 49.5%
- Married couples
- 30.9%
- Living alone
- 45%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 1.4%
- Male / female
- 61% / 39%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 361
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Vacant
- 39.1%
- Median year built
- 1988
- Median rooms
- 5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 01346 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $61,451 | $74,888 |
| Service | $35,833 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $51,500 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $71,406 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,156 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 98.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 20.9%
- Households with broadband
- 89.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 55.9%
- No internet access
- 7.7%
- Without health insurance
- 4.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Heath
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Franklin County
- Center point
- 42.6585° N, 72.8061° W
- Land area
- 13 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 01346
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01340 | Colrain, MA | 4.2 mi | $78,804 |
| 01339 | Charlemont, MA | 5.3 mi | $68,365 |
| 01338 | Buckland, MA | 5.7 mi | $50,521 |
| 01370 | Shelburne Falls, MA | 6 mi | $81,008 |
| 01367 | Rowe, MA | 6.2 mi | $72,813 |
| 05342 | Jacksonville, VT | 8.2 mi | $64,018 |
| 01343 | Drury, MA | 8.4 mi | $69,375 |
| 05358 | West Halifax, VT | 9 mi | — |
| 05361 | Whitingham, VT | 9.6 mi | $75,714 |
| 01330 | Ashfield, MA | 10 mi | $83,493 |
| 01350 | Monroe Bridge, MA | 10 mi | — |
| 01301 | Greenfield, MA | 11 mi | $56,176 |
Questions about 01346
What city is zip code 01346?
01346 is assigned to Heath, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 01346 in?
01346 is in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of 01346?
About 454 people live in 01346, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 01346 in?
01346 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 01346?
The median household income in 01346 is $113,650.
What zip codes are near 01346?
The closest zip codes to 01346 are 01340, 01339, 01338, 01370, 01367.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01346, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.