The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01346 sells for about $117,375, or $231 per square foot.
Prices are down 38.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 01346 — Heath
The housing market in 01346 is characterized by extremely low inventory and high price volatility due to the small sample size of rural transactions. Recent data indicates a significant year-over-year price decline, likely reflecting a shift in the mix of properties sold rather than a broad market collapse. Demand remains niche, focused on buyers seeking rural lifestyle properties.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural seclusion, outdoor enthusiasts, and remote workers who prioritize natural surroundings over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved down 38.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 0.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
33% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 6.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01346, Franklin County, MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Public schools in the area are generally served by the Hawlemont Regional School District, which provides rural educational settings.
The area is subject to standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks in low-lying valley areas.
Economic momentum is limited due to the town's rural, mountainous geography; growth is primarily focused on residential preservation and small-scale local agriculture.
Property taxes are assessed by the Town of Heath based on local mill rates; there are no special MUD or PID districts reported.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment hubs in Greenfield or Springfield via state routes.
The area features significant outdoor recreation, including the Mohawk Trail State Forest, hiking trails, and access to the Deerfield River for fishing and kayaking.
The rental market is extremely limited with low inventory, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals rather than multi-family complexes.
The local economy is largely driven by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale tourism, with many residents commuting to larger towns in Franklin County.
Public transit is non-existent; the area relies entirely on private vehicle travel via rural state highways.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this rural ZIP code.
The Franklin County appraisal process is managed at the town level by the Board of Assessors.
The area is served by the Hawlemont Regional School District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and wildfire risk assessments common to forested regions.
Massachusetts is a judicial foreclosure state.
Massachusetts is a buyer-beware state, though sellers must disclose known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 01346 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Cummington Fair4.515.5 mi
- MASS MoCA4.715.7 mi
- Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory4.814.7 mi
- Franklin County Fairgrounds4.611.6 mi
- Freight Yard Pub4.215.6 mi
- The Stone Church4.918.5 mi
- Berkshire East Mountain Resort4.74.4 mi
- Bridge of Flowers4.85.3 mi
- Thunder Mountain Bike Park4.94.4 mi
- Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster4.54.3 mi
- Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort4.94.4 mi
- MASS MoCA4.715.7 mi
- Historic Deerfield4.613.1 mi
- Three Sisters Sanctuary4.713.1 mi
- Poet's Seat Tower4.612.3 mi
- Historic Creamery Covered Bridge4.617.3 mi
- Mohawk Trail State Forest4.66.6 mi
- Green River Swimming and Recreation Area4.510.6 mi
- Tannery Falls4.810.1 mi
- Mass Audubon's High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary4.76 mi
- Savoy Mountain State Forest4.712.4 mi
- Country Club of Greenfield4.311.3 mi
- Big Y4.210.7 mi
- Hager's Farm Market4.77.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large state forest offering camping, hiking, and scenic views.
Popular for fishing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.