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ZIP code 01985: West Newbury, MA

01985 is a ZIP code in West Newbury, Massachusetts, mainly in Essex County, part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. About 4,591 people live here.

Population
4,591
Median household income
$179,500
Typical home value
$938,300+1.2% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,675gross, per month
Median age
49.5
Homeowners
95.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 01985 details

CityWest Newbury
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
Metro areaBoston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area13.5 sq mi, plus 1.3 sq mi of water
Population density341 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher64.8% of adults 25+
Average commute31.4 minutes
Center coordinates42.79957, -70.96443

ZIP codes near 01985

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
01913Amesbury, MA3.6 mi17,403
01860Merrimac, MA3.6 mi6,748
01950Newburyport, MA3.8 mi18,652
01922Byfield, MA3.9 mi3,450
01834Groveland, MA4.1 mi6,777
01830Haverhill, MA4.5 mi26,530
01833Georgetown, MA5.2 mi8,432
03859Newton Junction, NH5.8 mi—

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 01985?

A typical home in ZIP code 01985 is worth about $938,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $179,500 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Massachusetts average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 01985

What city is ZIP code 01985?

ZIP code 01985 is in West Newbury, MA, in Essex County.

What county is ZIP code 01985 in?

01985 is mainly in Essex County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of ZIP code 01985?

About 4,591 people live in ZIP code 01985, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 01985 in?

01985 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.