ZIP Code 01985
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West Newbury · Essex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 4,235
- Median income
- $179,500
- Median home value
- $808,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.8%
- Land area
- 34.8 sq mi
122/sq mi
▲ 135% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 191% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.5
New York
ZIP code 01985 in West Newbury, Massachusetts has a population of 4,235. The median household income is $179,500, which is 135% above the national average. Median home value is $808,200, 191% above the US average. 64.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01985 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.8 square miles in West Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 4,235 residents, producing a population density of 122 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 01985 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01985 sits at $179,500 (55% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $83,177. The poverty rate stands at 1.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $808,200 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,675 per month, and 95.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01985 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 01985 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 01985
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01985.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
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 01985, West Newbury, 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
4,235
Population
34.8
Area (sq mi)
122
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01985?
49.5
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
6.3%
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?
$179,500
Median Household Income
+55% vs state
$83,177
Per Capita Income
1.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 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?
1,798
Total Housing Units
1,684
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$808,200
Median Home Value
+35% vs state
$1,675
Median Rent
1983
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
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01985 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 164 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 181 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 216 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 220 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 240 |
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 74 business establishments in ZIP 01985, employing approximately 274 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,613,000.
74
Businesses
274
Employees
$13.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 21.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.0% |
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 01985 vs 01833 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01833 | Georgetown, MA | 8,183 | 4.9 mi |
| 01913 | Amesbury, MA | 16,283 | 4.3 mi |
| 01830 | Haverhill, MA | 25,137 | 4.3 mi |
| 01860 | Merrimac, MA | 6,338 | 3.8 mi |
| 01834 | Groveland, MA | 6,459 | 3.7 mi |
| 01922 | Byfield, MA | 3,108 | 3.7 mi |
| 01950 | Newburyport, MA | 17,416 | 4.3 mi |
| 03827 | East Kingston, NH | 3,150 | 7.9 mi |
| 01951 | Newbury, MA | 3,558 | 6.1 mi |
| 01969 | Rowley, MA | 5,856 | 6.3 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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