City

West Newbury, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥4,536Population
💰$189,048Median HH Income▲ 148% above avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$765,800Median Home Value▲ 175% above avg
🎓74.2%College Grads▲ 91% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 4.8%Asian: 2.4%Other: 7.2%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian2.4%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads74.2% ▲ 91% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
HS Graduate322 (10.2%)
Some College148 (4.7%)
Associates347 (11%)
Bachelors289 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree2,056 (65%)

Education

HS Grad: 10.2%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 65%Edu
HS Grad10.2%
Some College4.7%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate65.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.3%Renter: 4.7%Tenure
Owner95.3%
Renter4.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$189,048 ▲ 148% above avg
Median Home Value$765,800 ▲ 175% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,809/mo
Total Housing Units1,799
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
49%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About West Newbury, MA

West Newbury is a city in Massachusetts, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,536 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, West Newbury is a affluent community. The median household income of $189,048 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in West Newbury is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $765,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,809 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Newbury is highly educated. 74.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Newbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01985 4,536 $189,048 $765,800 $1,809 2.9% 74.2% 95.3%