City

Newbury, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥2,938Population
💰$175,779Median HH Income▲ 130% above avg
🎂57.6Median Age
🏠$808,400Median Home Value▲ 190% above avg
🎓66.5%College Grads▲ 72% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 2.5%Other: 6.2%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian2.5%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
36%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads66.5% ▲ 72% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate337 (14.8%)
Some College113 (5%)
Associates310 (13.7%)
Bachelors168 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree1,343 (59.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 14.8%Some College: 5%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 59.1%Edu
HS Grad14.8%
Some College5.0%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate59.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.2%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
1%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$175,779 ▲ 130% above avg
Median Home Value$808,400 ▲ 190% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,803/mo
Total Housing Units1,731
Vacant Units396

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
1%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
44%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
67%
About Newbury, MA

Newbury is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,938 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.6 years.

Economically, Newbury is a affluent community. The median household income of $175,779 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Newbury is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $808,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,803 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newbury is highly educated. 66.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01951 2,938 $175,779 $808,400 $1,803 3.0% 66.5% 88.2%