ZIP Code 01227 in Dalton, MA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Dalton, Massachusetts
County:Berkshire County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:46:12 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:413
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:42.4739, -73.1667
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01227 Dalton, MA - Downtown Post Office Location

ZIP Code 01227, Dalton

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationBerkshire County, MA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points164 (63 businesses)
PO Boxes101
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 01226
Key Facts
  • This ZIP is classified as a PO Box ZIP but sits within the boundaries of ZIP 01226, which provides full street delivery to Dalton residents
  • The post office maintains 101 PO Boxes and serves 63 business delivery points along Main Street
  • All street delivery occurs on a single city carrier route covering Main Street addresses with commercial units
  • This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, so residents have the option of street delivery through the neighboring 01226 ZIP
  • Seven businesses with 26 employees use this downtown ZIP for their mailing addresses

Overview

ZIP code 01227 is a PO Box ZIP that sits within the larger Dalton, Massachusetts postal area served by 01226. Located in Berkshire County in western Massachusetts, this isn't a separate town but rather a downtown post office location on Main Street. The post office maintains 101 PO Boxes alongside 63 business delivery points.

Postal Services

The ZIP has no residential population of its own because residents live within the 01226 boundaries. Street delivery exists through a single city carrier route covering Main Street addresses, many of which have unit designators for multi-tenant commercial buildings. Seven local businesses employing 26 workers use this ZIP for their mailing addresses.

Local Character

Dalton itself is a small mill town with deep roots in paper manufacturing. The community doesn't require a PO Box for mail delivery since 01226 provides full street delivery to residential areas. Residents who prefer a PO Box can rent one at the Main Street post office, but it's a convenience rather than a necessity.

Street Name Patterns

Commercial Corridor

All delivery points are on Main Street, the commercial core of downtown Dalton.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 01227 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $1,407,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:263Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$229,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,407,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:36Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 01227 is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, within the Pittsfield, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38340) and Massachusetts's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 131,219 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 01227. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Pittsfield, MASource: Census
CBSA Number:38340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:131,219Source: Census
MSA:Pittsfield, MA MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2350.29 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


01229 | | 01226

Schools in ZIP Code 01227


We could not locate which school district 01227 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Craneville 95 Park Avenue
Dalton, MA 01226
District: Central Berkshire School DistrictNearby
Wahconah Regional High 150 Windsor Rd
Dalton, MA 01226
District: Central Berkshire School DistrictNearby
Nessacus Regional Middle School 35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
District: Central Berkshire School DistrictNearby
Allendale 180 Connecticut Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
District: Pittsfield School DistrictNearby
Kittredge 80 Maple Street
Hinsdale, MA 01235
District: Central Berkshire School DistrictNearby
St Agnes Academy 30 Carson Ave
Dalton, MA 01226
District: Private SchoolNearby
Miss Hall's School 492 Holmes Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hillcrest Educational Foundation 242 W Mountain Rd
Lenox, MA 01240
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 01227


Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus 100 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201-5300
Type: Post Secondary
Berkshire Community College 1350 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201-5786
Type: Post Secondary
Charles H Mccann Technical School 70 Hodges Cross Rd
North Adams, MA 01247-3999
Type: Post Secondary
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts 375 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247-4100
Type: Post Secondary
Williams College 880 Main St
Williamstown, MA 01267
Type: Post Secondary
Bard College At Simon's Rock 84 Alford Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230-9702
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov