Byfield, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01922
Essex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,108
- 125/sq mi High-density area
- $142,207
- Median income Above-median income area
- $804,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Byfield pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 125
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01922 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01922 (Byfield, MA) rose +11.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.8 in 2023 to 220.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01922 covers 24.8 square miles in Byfield, Essex County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,108 residents on file, a density of 125 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01922 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,207 (23% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,672. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $804,900 (34% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 79.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 01922 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 01922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Byfield, MA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$69,672
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 01922 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Byfield, 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)
$142,207 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
1,295housing units
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 ZIP avg
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 01922 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01950
Newburyport (01950)
17,416 residents
- 01913
Amesbury (01913)
16,283 residents
- 01938
Ipswich (01938)
13,175 residents
- 01952
Salisbury (01952)
8,283 residents
- 01833
Georgetown (01833)
8,183 residents
- 01834 6,459
Groveland (01834)
6,459 residents
- 01983 6,089
Topsfield (01983)
6,089 residents
- 01969 5,856
Rowley (01969)
5,856 residents
- 01985 4,235
West Newbury (01985)
4,235 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01922 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01922 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01983
Topsfield (01983)
$195,718 median income
- 01951
Newbury (01951)
$182,684 median income
- 01985
West Newbury (01985)
$179,500 median income
- 01833
Georgetown (01833)
$153,750 median income
- 01922
Byfield (01922)
$142,207 median income
- 01834
Groveland (01834)
$141,487 median income
- 01950
Newburyport (01950)
$139,625 median income
- 01938
Ipswich (01938)
$138,750 median income
- 01969
Rowley (01969)
$132,734 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01922 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01922, 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 (3,108 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 01922 in?
ZIP code 01922 (Byfield) 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 01922?
ZIP code 01922 in Byfield, MA has a population of 3,108 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01922?
The median household income in ZIP 01922 is $142,207, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01922?
The median home value in ZIP 01922 is $804,900, which is 189% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01922?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01922 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01922?
ZIP code 01922 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 687 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01922?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01922 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Retail trade (9), Construction (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01922?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01922 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 01922?
In ZIP code 01922, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01922?
In ZIP code 01922, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01922?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01922 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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