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Amesbury, MA
City in Essex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01913.
Population
17,403
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,416
ZIP codes
1
Amesbury and its ZIP codes
Amesbury at a glance
- Amesbury is 57% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
- The median household income is $103,554, close to the Massachusetts median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $519,300 (8% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,683 a month.
Local data for Amesbury, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Amesbury, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,554
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$519,300
Median rent
$1,683/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
44.8%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,529), Italian Americans (2,227), French Americans (1,318).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Amesbury.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,072
326,688 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,852
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.1B
FY 2026, $14,950 per person
PPP loans
$42.4M
574 loans, 4,617 jobs reported
How people get to work
Amesbury, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home17.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Amesbury, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
1,225
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,537
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
ZIP codes in Amesbury
1 in or overlapping Amesbury. Population shown
Cities near Amesbury
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewburyportCity | 3.5 mi | 8.4 |
| SalisburyCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Seabrook Beach, NHCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| Hampton Beach, NHCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Exeter, NHCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Hampton, NHCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 5.4 |
| HaverhillCity | 8.9 mi | 33 |
| RowleyCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Newfields, NHCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BoxfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| IpswichCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| TopsfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| MethuenCity | 15 mi | 22.2 |
| Epping, NHCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| LawrenceCity | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| Newmarket, NHCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amesbury, MA in?
- Amesbury is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Amesbury, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Amesbury include 01913.
- What is the population of Amesbury, MA?
- About 17,403 people live in Amesbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amesbury?
- Nearby places include Newburyport (3.5 mi), Salisbury (5.1 mi), Seabrook Beach, NH (6.6 mi), Hampton Beach, NH (7.7 mi), Exeter, NH (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023