01913 ZIP Code — Amesbury, MA
Essex County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01913 is located in Amesbury, Massachusetts, within Essex County. It covers approximately 12.29 square miles and serves a population of 17,279 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978.
About ZIP code 01913
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $435,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
The gap between median ($91,010) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,279
population
12.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01913 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01913
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01913. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Amesbury | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01860 Merrimac (3.2 mi)
03827 East Kingston (4.2 mi)
01985 West Newbury (4.3 mi)
03858 Newton (4.7 mi)
01950 Newburyport (4.8 mi)
03874 Seabrook (4.9 mi)
01830 Haverhill (6.6 mi)
03844 Hampton Falls (6.7 mi)
01922 Byfield (6.8 mi)
03848 Kingston (6.8 mi)
03865 Plaistow (7.3 mi)
03833 Exeter (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,279 |
| Population density | 1,406 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.44 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8532 |
| Longitude | -70.9518 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 978 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.1% | 32.1% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 26.4% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 27.2% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 13.0% | 14.3% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
17,279
Population
1,406
People per sq mi
44.7
Median age
$91,010
Median household income
$53,398
Per capita income
$435,400
Median home value
$1,464
Median monthly rent
67.4%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
5,336
Housing units
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
384
Under 5
411
297
5–9
317
571
10–14
611
521
15–19
557
354
20–24
378
1,049
25–34
1,123
1,032
35–44
1,105
1,300
45–54
1,392
752
55–59
805
665
60–64
713
906
65–74
971
373
75–84
400
141
85+
151
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,190 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 14,089 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,942 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 44.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.1%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Black or African American
3%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,369 | 86.1% |
| Two or more races | 983 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 580 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 538 | 3% |
| Other race | 203 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 171 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.1% | 32.1% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 26.4% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 27.2% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 13.0% | 14.3% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
2.8%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
15.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 15.5% |
| Median income | $91,010 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
2.1%
$150k–$200k
2.1%
$200k–$300k
14.9%
$300k–$500k
47.4%
$500k–$1M
29.3%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $435,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,464 |
| Owner occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter occupied | 32.6% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 48.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% |
| 3 or more | 18.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.8% |
| Electricity | 18.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Fuel oil | 15.0% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,232 | 42.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 582 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,418 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,356 | 31.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,284 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,123 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 32.1% |
| Married | 49.7% | 41.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
22.9%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
14.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 231 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 112 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,452 | 41.3% |
| High school | 816 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 909 | 25.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Professional & management
13.3%
Retail trade
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Public administration
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.8% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.2% |
| Government | 10.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 12.8% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
9.7%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
0.2%
Female-led households
6.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.0% |
| High blood pressure | 25.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 5.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.3% |
| Visited dentist | 77.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 553 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.3% |
| No insurance | 2.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,484 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 271 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 146 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 22 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,009 | 92.7% |
| Born in same state | 15,740 | 91.1% |
| Born in different state | 11,584 | 67.0% |
| Foreign born | 269 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,270 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 638 | 50.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,793 | 27.7% |
| French | 2,692 | 15.6% |
| German | 1,239 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 351 | 2% |
| Polish | 215 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 108 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 75 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 72 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 58 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.9% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01913
What city is ZIP code 01913 in?
ZIP code 01913 is primarily assigned to Amesbury, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01913 in?
ZIP code 01913 falls within Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01913?
The median home value in ZIP code 01913 is $435,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 01913?
ZIP code 01913 has an estimated population of 17,279 residents, with a density of 1,406 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01913?
The median household income in ZIP code 01913 is $91,010, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01913 in?
ZIP code 01913 observes the EST timezone.