ZIP Code 01922
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Byfield · Essex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 3,108
- Median income
- $142,207
- Median home value
- $804,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.1%
- Land area
- 24.8 sq mi
125/sq mi
▲ 86% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 189% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 52
New York
ZIP code 01922 in Byfield, Massachusetts has a population of 3,108. The median household income is $142,207, which is 86% above the national average. Median home value is $804,900, 189% above the US average. 55.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01922 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.8 square miles in Byfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 3,108 residents, producing a population density of 125 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01922 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01922 sits at $142,207 (23% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $69,672. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $804,900 (34% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01922 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01922 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01922.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01922, Byfield, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,108
Population
24.8
Area (sq mi)
125
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01922?
52.0
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.4%
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?
$142,207
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$69,672
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,295
Total Housing Units
1,295
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$804,900
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
1984
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
+11.0%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01922 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 160 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 174 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 213 |
| 2023 | -6.5% | 199 |
| 2024 | +11.0% | 221 |
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 55 business establishments in ZIP 01922, employing approximately 687 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,149,000.
55
Businesses
687
Employees
$43.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 16.4% |
| Construction | 8 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.5% |
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 01922 vs 01969 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01969 | Rowley, MA | 5,856 | 2.8 mi |
| 01950 | Newburyport, MA | 17,416 | 3.9 mi |
| 01951 | Newbury, MA | 3,558 | 3.5 mi |
| 01985 | West Newbury, MA | 4,235 | 3.7 mi |
| 01833 | Georgetown, MA | 8,183 | 4.2 mi |
| 01834 | Groveland, MA | 6,459 | 5.1 mi |
| 01913 | Amesbury, MA | 16,283 | 6.7 mi |
| 01952 | Salisbury, MA | 8,283 | 6.6 mi |
| 01938 | Ipswich, MA | 13,175 | 6.3 mi |
| 01983 | Topsfield, MA | 6,089 | 8.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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