ZIP Code 01950
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Newburyport · Essex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 17,416
- Median income
- $139,625
- Median home value
- $834,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 67.0%
- Land area
- 21.6 sq mi
805/sq mi
▲ 83% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 200% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.8
New York
ZIP code 01950 in Newburyport, Massachusetts has a population of 17,416. The median household income is $139,625, which is 83% above the national average. Median home value is $834,000, 200% above the US average. 67.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01950 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.6 square miles in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 17,416 residents, producing a population density of 805 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 01950 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01950 sits at $139,625 (21% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $83,895. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $834,000 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $1,592 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01950 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01950 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 01950
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01950.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
123 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 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 01950, Newburyport, 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
17,416
Population
21.6
Area (sq mi)
805
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01950?
49.8
Median Age
43.6%
Male
56.4%
Female
6.5%
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?
$139,625
Median Household Income
+21% vs state
$83,895
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
8,710
Total Housing Units
8,107
Occupied Units
603
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$834,000
Median Home Value
+39% vs state
$1,592
Median Rent
1954
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01950 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 210 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 233 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 265 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 294 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 307 |
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 802 business establishments in ZIP 01950, employing approximately 11,865 people with a combined annual payroll of $800,115,000.
802
Businesses
11,865
Employees
$800.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 123 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 103 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 97 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 49 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 48 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 3.6% |
| Information | 25 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 01950 vs 01952 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01952 | Salisbury, MA | 8,283 | 2.7 mi |
| 01951 | Newbury, MA | 3,558 | 3.1 mi |
| 01922 | Byfield, MA | 3,108 | 3.9 mi |
| 01969 | Rowley, MA | 5,856 | 6.3 mi |
| 01913 | Amesbury, MA | 16,283 | 4.0 mi |
| 01985 | West Newbury, MA | 4,235 | 4.3 mi |
| 03874 | Seabrook, NH | 8,776 | 5.3 mi |
| 03844 | Hampton Falls, NH | 2,238 | 7.9 mi |
| 01860 | Merrimac, MA | 6,338 | 6.5 mi |
| 01938 | Ipswich, MA | 13,175 | 9.2 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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