City

Newburyport, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥18,444Population
💰$144,259Median HH Income▲ 89% above avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$792,400Median Home Value▲ 184% above avg
🎓72.3%College Grads▲ 87% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.8%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.7%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads72.3% ▲ 87% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,591 (12.2%)
Some College752 (5.8%)
Associates1,212 (9.3%)
Bachelors864 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree8,560 (65.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 12.2%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 65.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad12.2%
Some College5.8%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate65.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$144,259 ▲ 89% above avg
Median Home Value$792,400 ▲ 184% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,511/mo
Total Housing Units8,298
Vacant Units506

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
69%
About Newburyport, MA

Newburyport is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,444 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Newburyport is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $144,259 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Newburyport is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $792,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,511 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newburyport is highly educated. 72.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newburyport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01950 18,444 $144,259 $792,400 $1,511 5.9% 72.3% 76.2%