Becket

Becket is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States.

Quick Facts about Becket
City Name
Becket
State Name
Massachusetts
State Abbr.
MA
County Name
Berkshire
Municipality Type
Town
Zip Code
01223
Population (City)
1,755
Land Area
46.30 sq mi (120.00 km²)
Male Percentage
50.31%
Female Percentage
49.69%
Time Zone
UTC-5
Current Time
UTC-5 (Unable to determine current time)

Becket is a town located in Berkshire County, in the state of Massachusetts (MA), United States. Nestled in the New England division of the North-east region, it covers an area of 46.3 square miles (120.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 1200 ft. With a population of approximately 1,755 residents, Becket offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.

The town's population is composed of about 50.31% males and 49.69% females, and it has a population density of 37.90 people per square mile (14.64/km²). Becket lies at a latitude of 42.27 and a longitude of -73.08, operating in the UTC-5.

Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (16.5%), German (11.4%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 01223.

Additional Information
City Elevation
1200 ft
State Elevation
Highest: Peru 2,064 ft
Lowest: Salem 9 ft
City Density
37.90/sq mi (14.64/km²)
State Density
821.07/sq mi
State ZIP Range
01000 - 02700
City Ancestry
English: 16.5%
German: 11.4%
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