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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
$103,554
Median income
$519,300
Median home value
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $58,352. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. Housing costs here run $519,300 for a typical home value (13% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,683 a month; 68.6% of 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01913 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 01913?

43.7

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

$58,352

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01913 ranks nationally

Amesbury, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$103,554 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,923

Total Housing Units

7,586

Occupied Units

337

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$519,300

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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

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ZIP 01913 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01913 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01913 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Pop: 47,249
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Pop: 47,225
01902 standard
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Pop: 45,139
01970 standard
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Pop: 41,109
01915 standard
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Pop: 39,502

Related Areas

Essex County Amesbury, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.