01029 ZIP Code — East Otis, MA

Berkshire County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01029 is located in East Otis, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. It covers approximately 9.97 square miles and serves a population of 527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01029

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $389,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,125. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01029 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

527

population

9.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01029 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01029

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Otis	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	527
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	9.97 sq mi
Water area	1.97 sq mi
Latitude	42.1920
Longitude	-73.0453
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	413

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	4.6%	6.5%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

527

Population

People per sq mi

56.8

Median age

$93,125

Median household income

$46,247

Per capita income

$389,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

930

Housing units

35.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	75	14.2%
18 and over	452	85.8%
65 and over	137	26.0%
Median age	56.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	521	98.9%
Two or more races	5	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	4.6%	6.5%	14.3%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 26.6%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	26.6%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	19.1%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$93,125

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 24.8%

$500k–$1M 27.5%

$1M+ 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$389,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	74.6%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	37.8%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	25.7%
Fuel oil	39.4%
Wood	20.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	69	28.6%
Female householder, no spouse	26	10.8%
Households with children under 18	52	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	40.2%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	10.6%
Married	48.6%	80.9%
Separated	6.6%	0.0%
Widowed	7.6%	8.5%
Divorced	11.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 13.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	35.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	12.0%
Elementary school	32	38.6%
High school	26	31.3%
College / grad school	15	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Other services 11.0%

Retail trade 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Construction 9.9%

Professional & management 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Public administration 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.4%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	7.1%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	17.4%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.2%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	5.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	76.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	520	98.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	511	97.0%
Born in same state	511	97.0%
Born in different state	262	49.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	3.0%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	107	20.3%
French	95	18%
German	58	11%
Arab	35	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	1.1%
Norwegian	3	0.6%
Dutch	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	94.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01029

What city is ZIP code 01029 in?

ZIP code 01029 is primarily assigned to East Otis, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01029 in?

ZIP code 01029 falls within Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 01029 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 01029 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 01029 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 01029 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 01029 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 01029 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01029?

The median home value in ZIP code 01029 is $389,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 01029 in?

ZIP code 01029 observes the EST timezone.