ZIP Code 01253 Demographics & Data

About Otis, MA (ZIP Code 01253)

Massachusetts

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 01253

The 01253 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Otis, MA in Berkshire County in the United States. The current population estimate is 769. The 01253 ZIP Code has a median age of 59.7 years, and 43.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $85,417, with an estimated 1% of the population living below the poverty line. In this Massachusetts region, an estimated 94.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $53,816.

Population in 01253

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 01253 is 769.

Otis, MA

The 01253 ZIP Code is associated with Otis, MA in Berkshire County.

Area Codes associated with 01253

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 01253 include 413.

Sunrise / Sunset in 01253

Sunrise: 7:05 am
Sunset: 6:10 pm
Sunrise in 01253 7:05 am
Sunrise in 01253 6:10 pm

Weather forecast for 01253

Tonight's forecast for 01253: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 01253

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 01253 Good

Internet in 01253

In ZIP Code 01253, an estimated 87.7% of households have a computer, while 78.3% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 01253

In ZIP Code 01253, males make up an estimated 49.4% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 50.6%.

Health Insurance in 01253

Approximately 3.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 01253 (Otis, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 01253

The median household income in ZIP Code 01253 is $85,417, while the region's mean household income is $103,559. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $53,816. The per capita income in ZIP Code 01253 of $53,816 is approximately 22.98% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 1.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 87.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.7% of the population in 01253 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.7% of 01253 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 01253

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 2.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 21.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.9%
$200,000 or more per year 9.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 01253

In ZIP Code 01253, 94.9% of the population graduated high school, while 37.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 19.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.6% in this Berkshire County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 01253

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.6%
Some college, no degree 14.2%
Associate's degree 13.2%
Bachelor's degree 18.9%
Graduate or professional degree 19.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 01253

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 01253, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 1.8% of 01253 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 01253 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 01253

Industry Percent
White 99.3%
Black or African American 0.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 01253

In ZIP Code 01253, 98.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Berkshire County region.

Language Spoken in 01253

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.7%
Spanish 0.5%
Other Indo-European languages 0.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 01253

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 01253, an estimated 23.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 22.8% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Berkshire County region.

Age of Housing in 01253

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 13.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 9.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 22.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 22.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 2.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 23.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 01253

Residents of ZIP Code 01253 are older than average. The median age of 59.7 years in ZIP Code 01253 is approximately 56.69% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 91.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 43.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.9% of the population in 01253 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 16.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 01253 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 01253

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 2.6%
5 to 9 years 1.4%
10 to 14 years 1.8%
15 to 19 years 4.6%
20 to 24 years 0.0%
25 to 34 years 4.7%
35 to 44 years 9.6%
45 to 54 years 16.0%
55 to 59 years 10.4%
60 to 64 years 12.4%
65 to 74 years 20.9%
75 to 84 years 12.9%
85 years and over 2.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 01253 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 01253

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 01253 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 01253 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 01253 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 01253

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 96.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 01253

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 01253 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 01253 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.7 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.08% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.68% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes electricity rates in 01253 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 01253

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 01253 14.07¢/kWh 8.48¢/kWh 6.07¢/kWh
Massachusetts 28.84¢/kWh 21.04¢/kWh 18.33¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 01253

Month ZIP Code 01253 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.69 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.68 3 6.31
Mar 5.32 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.05 5.13 7.3
May 5.37 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.14 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.65 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.73 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.47 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.1 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.45 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.82 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes solar power levels in 01253 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 01253

In 01253, 58.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 22.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.0 minutes. Approximately 24.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 01253 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 01253 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 01253

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 11.2%
Manufacturing 10.2%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Retail trade 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 9.1%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 18.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.3%
Other services, except public administration 9.9%
Public administration 2.5%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 01253 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 01253, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 01253 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Berkshire County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 01253

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 3
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 01253

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 3
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 01253. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.