| City: | East Otis, Massachusetts |
| Names to Avoid: | Big Pond, E Otis |
| County: | Berkshire County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:12:47 PM |
| Population: | 714 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 413 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.1920, -73.0453 |
| Land Area: | 9.97 sq mi |
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East Otis sits along the shores of Otis Reservoir in Massachusetts' Berkshire County, one of the state's inland lake communities where seasonal residents outnumber year-round inhabitants. Of 924 total housing units, 554 are used for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. That's 60% of all homes. The year-round population of 714 lives in just 344 occupied homes, while hundreds of additional properties remain vacant most of the year, filling only during summer months.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 12.1 square mile territory. The East Otis post office maintains 526 PO Boxes for 344 households, a 1.53 adoption rate that shows regional service extending beyond the immediate lakeshore. People from surrounding areas without carrier delivery use this post office, and many seasonal homeowners maintain boxes year-round to receive mail, tax bills, and property notifications even when they're not in residence.
Street names tell the waterfront story. Shore Circle, Bay Point Road, Big Island, Gate Island Road, and Hayre Island Road map the reservoir's geography. The alias "Big Pond" appears in postal records, the local name for Otis Reservoir before it became a popular vacation destination. With 2.0 square miles of water area in this ZIP, the lake dominates the landscape and the economy.
Median age hits 58.4 years, placing East Otis among Massachusetts' older communities. Just 9 residents are under 18, while 241 are over 65. This isn't a family vacation spot. It's a retirement and second-home community. Median home values of $469,400 and 92% owner-occupancy (316 of 344 occupied units) indicate property ownership rather than rental. With 33% of workers working from home, many residents have relocated permanently or split time between the Berkshires and elsewhere.
Mail arrives via a single rural carrier route serving 122 delivery points, plus limited city carrier service (2 records). The post office also offers General Delivery for those without permanent addresses. For a lakeside community spread across islands and shoreline roads, PO Boxes aren't an inconvenience. They're the practical solution for a place where people come and go with the seasons, where properties sit empty for months, and where a central pickup point makes more sense than trying to deliver mail to hundreds of seasonal cottages.
Street names map the reservoir geography with multiple island roads and shoreline addresses around Otis Reservoir (locally called Big Pond).
ZIP Code 01029 has 714 residents and 344 households (average 2.08 persons per household). The median age is 58.4 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.6% male and 45.4% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.7%, much higher than the state average of 69.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (0.8%, lower than the state average of 7.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 714Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 652Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 71.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $99,188Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 344Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $469,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.08Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.74Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 577 | 601 | 596 | 701 | 717 | 760 | 728 | 651 | 538 | 572 | 511 | 527 | 652 |
| Decennial Census | 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 714 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58.4
Male Median Age: 57.6
Female Median Age: 58.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 12 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 22 | 28 | 42 | 56 | 51 | 43 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Female | 6 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 46 | 51 | 38 | 31 | 11 | 13 | 4 |
| Total | 15 | 16 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 44 | 50 | 88 | 107 | 89 | 74 | 20 | 22 | 15 |
| White: | 683 | 98.41% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 0.72% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.86% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 694 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 390 | 54.62% | 57.6 years |
| Females: | 324 | 45.38% | 58.7 years |
| Total: | 714 | 100% | 58.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 643 | 98.62% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 1.38% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.38% |
| Total Population: | 652 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 643 | 98.62% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 1.38% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $99,188, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $36,120 (57.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,461. Family households earn a median of $106,417 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $106,417). By gender, male median income is $84,079 and female is $88,516, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,437 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.5%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (67.2%). The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.6%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,068 | $61,250 | $54,330 | $52,566 | $44,545 | $54,375 | $50,750 | $72,813 | $87,727 | $92,361 | $88,750 | $93,125 | $99,188 |
| Median Family Income | $64,318 | $69,167 | $72,692 | $54,868 | $53,750 | $53,750 | $47,292 | $46,786 | $0 | $92,875 | $94,000 | $101,364 | $106,417 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $56,125 | $40,833 | $40,489 | $40,069 | $40,813 | $43,942 | $0 | $73,438 | $0 | $75,500 | $0 | $48,580 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $50,625 | $54,375 | $47,500 | $38,750 | $0 | $55,227 | $43,229 | $49,750 | $56,875 | $56,250 | $59,125 | $64,063 | $84,079 |
| Median Female Income | $31,458 | $48,068 | $33,875 | $35,000 | $0 | $41,125 | $46,023 | $60,521 | $62,596 | $49,038 | $76,667 | $83,352 | $88,516 |
| Employed: | 325 | 55.75% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 1.72% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 248 | 42.54% |
| Total: | 583 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 145 | 44.62% |
| Service: | 44 | 13.54% |
| Sales and Office: | 59 | 18.15% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 44 | 13.54% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 33 | 10.15% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 325 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $469,400, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $155,400 (49.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $227,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,687), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.77% (53.50% with a mortgage, 46.50% free-and-clear) and renters 6.23% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 68.91%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (8.38%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $314,000 | $331,900 | $340,800 | $342,600 | $309,000 | $289,500 | $266,200 | $245,000 | $242,200 | $276,700 | $282,000 | $389,500 | $469,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 6 | 31.58% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 13 | 68.42% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $558 | $578 | $633 | $632 | $695 | $0 | $1,675 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 153 | 50.16% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 133 | 43.61% |
| Renter Occupied: | 19 | 6.23% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 305 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 305 | 31.09% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 676 | 68.91% |
| Total Housing Units: | 981 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 967 | 98.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 1.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 981 | 100% |
In 2023, 34.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (46.60%). High school or higher is 86.30%, which is on par with the state rate (91.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 12.50 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.74%). College enrollment is 24.32%, which is on par with the state rate (32.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.19% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 71 | 13.47% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 156 | 29.60% |
| Some college, no degree: | 53 | 10.06% |
| Associate's degree: | 62 | 11.76% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 92 | 17.46% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 92 | 17.46% |
| Total: | 527 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 455 | 86.34% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 184 | 34.91% |
| Private Insurance: | 455 | 58.41% |
| Public Insurance: | 295 | 37.87% |
| No Insurance: | 29 | 3.72% |
| Total: | 779 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 750 | 96.28% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.5% | 12.1% | 6.8% | 14.3% | 13.7% | 10.1% | 12.8% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 11 | 9.91% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 3.60% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 43 | 38.74% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 26 | 23.42% |
| College or graduate school: | 27 | 24.32% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 13.51% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 73 | 65.77% |
ZIP Code 01029 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 150 people with an annual payroll of $8,075,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 709Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 20Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,652,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,075,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 150Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 01029 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 128,047 people, about 0.56% of whom live in ZIP Code 01029. It covers 9.97 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.968 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pittsfield, MASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 128,047Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 9.97 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.968 sq miSource: 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 |
We could not locate which school district 01029 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.
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 January 1, 2026.