ZIP Code 01966
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Rockport · Essex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 6,952
- Median income
- $96,250
- Median home value
- $746,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.1%
- Land area
- 18.1 sq mi
384/sq mi
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 168% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 59.7
New York
ZIP code 01966 in Rockport, Massachusetts has a population of 6,952. The median household income is $96,250, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $746,100, 168% above the US average. 55.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01966 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.1 square miles in Rockport, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 6,952 residents, producing a population density of 384 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 01966 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01966 sits at $96,250 (17% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $61,642. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $746,100 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $1,851 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01966 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 59.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01966 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 01966
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01966.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 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 01966, Rockport, 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
6,952
Population
18.1
Area (sq mi)
384
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01966?
59.7
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
4.8%
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?
$96,250
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$61,642
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 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?
4,140
Total Housing Units
3,238
Occupied Units
902
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$746,100
Median Home Value
+24% vs state
$1,851
Median Rent
1951
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01966 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 183 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 200 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 234 |
| 2023 | -5.3% | 221 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 226 |
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 159 business establishments in ZIP 01966, employing approximately 563 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,638,000.
159
Businesses
563
Employees
$30.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 20.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 17.6% |
| Construction | 25 | 15.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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