Amesbury, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01913
Essex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,283
- 512/sq mi High-density area
- $103,554
- Median income Above-median income area
- $519,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amesbury pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 512
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01913 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01913 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, home to 16,283 residents across 31.8 square miles, a density of 512 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01913 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,554 (10% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,352. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 3.6%. Median home value is $519,300 (13% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,683; 68.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01913 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 01913
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amesbury, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01913.
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
58 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01913, Amesbury, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,283
Population
31.8
Area (sq mi)
512
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01913?
43.7
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
7.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$103,554
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$58,352
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01913 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Amesbury, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$103,554 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,923housing units
7,923
Total Housing Units
7,586
Occupied Units
337
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$519,300
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,683
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
265
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+165%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01913 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 181 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 206 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 235 |
| 2023 | +11.7% | 262 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 265 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 467 business establishments in ZIP 01913, employing approximately 4,412 people with a combined annual payroll of $268,031,000.
467
Businesses
4,412
Employees
$268.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 68 | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01913 vs 01860 →
ZIP 01913 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01830
Haverhill (01830)
25,137 residents
- 01950
Newburyport (01950)
17,416 residents
- 01913
Amesbury (01913)
16,283 residents
- 03874 8,776
Seabrook (03874)
8,776 residents
- 01952 8,283
Salisbury (01952)
8,283 residents
- 01860 6,338
Merrimac (01860)
6,338 residents
- 03858 4,603
Newton (03858)
4,603 residents
- 01985 4,235
West Newbury (01985)
4,235 residents
- 03827 3,150
East Kingston (03827)
3,150 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01913 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01913 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01985
West Newbury (01985)
$179,500 median income
- 03844
Hampton Falls (03844)
$165,509 median income
- 03827
East Kingston (03827)
$142,794 median income
- 01922
Byfield (01922)
$142,207 median income
- 01950
Newburyport (01950)
$139,625 median income
- 03858
Newton (03858)
$138,487 median income
- 01860
Merrimac (01860)
$123,054 median income
- 01913
Amesbury (01913)
$103,554 median income
- 01952
Salisbury (01952)
$93,361 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01913 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01860 | Merrimac, MA | 6,338 | 3.6 mi |
| 01985 | West Newbury, MA | 4,235 | 4.3 mi |
| 01952 | Salisbury, MA | 8,283 | 4.2 mi |
| 03827 | East Kingston, NH | 3,150 | 4.3 mi |
| 01950 | Newburyport, MA | 17,416 | 4.0 mi |
| 03858 | Newton, NH | 4,603 | 5.1 mi |
| 03874 | Seabrook, NH | 8,776 | 4.9 mi |
| 01922 | Byfield, MA | 3,108 | 6.7 mi |
| 03844 | Hampton Falls, NH | 2,238 | 5.9 mi |
| 01830 | Haverhill, MA | 25,137 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01913, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,283 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01913 in?
ZIP code 01913 (Amesbury) is located in Essex County, Massachusetts. Essex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/essex-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01913?
ZIP code 01913 in Amesbury, MA has a population of 16,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01913?
The median household income in ZIP 01913 is $103,554, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01913?
The median home value in ZIP 01913 is $519,300, which is 87% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01913?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01913 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01913?
ZIP code 01913 has 467 business establishments employing approximately 4,412 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01913?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01913 are: Construction (68), Professional, scientific, and technical services (58), Health care and social assistance (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01913?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01913 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01913?
In ZIP code 01913, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01913?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01913 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01913?
In ZIP code 01913, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01913?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01913 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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