PlainZIP

Newbury, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01951

Essex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,558
100/sq mi
$182,684
Median income
$854,700
Median home value
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newbury pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
100
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01951 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01951 covers 35.7 square miles in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,558 residents on file, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01951 skews affluent, with a median household income of $182,684 (58% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $103,238. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $854,700 (43% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,856 monthly, and 91.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Essex County, letting you compare 01951 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 01951

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newbury, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01951.

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 01951, Newbury, 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

3,558

Population

35.7

Area (sq mi)

100

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01951?

60.2

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$182,684

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$103,238

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01951 ranks nationally

Newbury, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$182,684 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,874

Total Housing Units

1,479

Occupied Units

395

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$854,700

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$1,856

Median Rent

1949

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01951 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 188
2021 +6.6% 200
2022 +25.1% 251
2023 +0.3% 251
2024 +10.3% 277

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 90 business establishments in ZIP 01951, employing approximately 480 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,924,000.

90

Businesses

480

Employees

$25.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 17.8%
Retail trade 12 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 7.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 7 7.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.7%
Manufacturing 3 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3 3.3%

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 01951 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 01951 ranks #9 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 01951 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 01951 ranks the highest 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
01950 Newburyport, MA 17,416 3.1 mi
01952 Salisbury, MA 8,283 4.8 mi
01922 Byfield, MA 3,108 3.5 mi
01969 Rowley, MA 5,856 4.5 mi
01938 Ipswich, MA 13,175 6.5 mi
03874 Seabrook, NH 8,776 7.6 mi
01985 West Newbury, MA 4,235 6.1 mi
01913 Amesbury, MA 16,283 7.1 mi
03844 Hampton Falls, NH 2,238 10.5 mi
01833 Georgetown, MA 8,183 7.7 mi

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

Related Areas

Essex County Newbury, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01951 in? ▼
ZIP code 01951 (Newbury) 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 01951? ▼
ZIP code 01951 in Newbury, MA has a population of 3,558 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01951? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01951 is $182,684, which is 139% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01951? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01951 is $854,700, which is 207% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01951? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01951 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01951? ▼
ZIP code 01951 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 480 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01951? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01951 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01951? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01951 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 01951? ▼
In ZIP code 01951, 78.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.9% 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 01951? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01951 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01951? ▼
In ZIP code 01951, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01951? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01951 is 5.7% 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.