City

Amesbury, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥17,277Population
💰$100,599Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$475,400Median Home Value▲ 71% above avg
🎓55.5%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 3.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 5.1%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black3.3%
Asian1.1%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads55.5% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,870 (22.9%)
Some College1,088 (8.7%)
Associates1,577 (12.6%)
Bachelors1,618 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree5,335 (42.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 42.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad22.9%
Some College8.7%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate42.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,599 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$475,400 ▲ 71% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,573/mo
Total Housing Units7,827
Vacant Units282

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
64%
About Amesbury, MA

Amesbury is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,277 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Amesbury is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,599 is above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Amesbury is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $475,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,573 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Amesbury is well-educated. 55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.48%).

Amesbury, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Amesbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01913 17,277 $100,599 $475,400 $1,573 3.9% 55.5% 68.4%