01253 ZIP Code — Otis, MA

Berkshire County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01253 is located in Otis, Massachusetts, within Berkshire County. It covers approximately 21.21 square miles and serves a population of 818 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 413.

About ZIP code 01253

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $315,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $102,596. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 01253 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

818

population

21.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Otis	Acceptable
Otis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01245 Monterey (5.4 mi) 01255 Sandisfield (5.8 mi) 01008 Blandford (7.1 mi) 01011 Chester (7.7 mi) 01238 Lee (8.6 mi) 01223 Becket (9.1 mi) 01034 Granville (10.3 mi) 01259 Southfield (10.9 mi) 01050 Huntington (11.1 mi) 01230 Great Barrington (12.2 mi) 01071 Russell (12.4 mi) 06021 Colebrook (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	818
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	21.21 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	42.1955
Longitude	-73.0945
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	28.2%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	11.3%	6.5%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

818

Population

People per sq mi

53.0

Median age

$102,596

Median household income

$56,864

Per capita income

$315,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

575

Housing units

40.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	85	10.4%
18 and over	733	89.6%
65 and over	207	25.3%
Median age	53.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	792	94.7%
Two or more races	26	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	18	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.2%	40.7%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	30.9%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	21.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	11.3%	6.5%	14.3%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 36.6%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 13.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	36.6%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	13.0%
Median income	$102,596

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 39.5%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

$1M+ 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$315,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	41.4%
Single-family detached	97.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	35.1%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	26.8%
Fuel oil	44.6%
Wood	15.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	209	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	50	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	38	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	80	21.2%
Households with children under 18	63	16.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	141	37.4%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	28.8%
Married	60.4%	58.1%
Separated	4.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	9.9%
Divorced	3.8%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 21.9%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 23.2%

Graduate / professional 17.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	40.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	13.0%
Elementary school	35	50.7%
High school	3	4.3%
College / grad school	22	31.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.9%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Construction 16.7%

Professional & management 15.6%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Information 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Public administration 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	4.4%
Sales & office	33.4%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	4.2%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.3%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	5.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	76.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	780	95.4%
Spanish	6	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	797	97.4%
Born in same state	797	97.4%
Born in different state	395	48.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	2.6%
Not a US citizen	17	81.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	122	14.9%
Italian	109	13.3%
Arab	62	7.6%
German	54	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.9%
English	4	0.5%
Irish	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01253

What city is ZIP code 01253 in?

ZIP code 01253 is primarily assigned to Otis, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01253 in?

ZIP code 01253 falls within Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 01253 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 01253 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 01253 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 01253 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01253?

The median home value in ZIP code 01253 is $315,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01253?

The median household income in ZIP code 01253 is $102,596, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 01253 in?

ZIP code 01253 observes the EST timezone.