West Newbury

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts

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West Newbury is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 4,500 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Amesbury, 3.6 miles N.

About West Newbury

West Newbury is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Situated on the Merrimack River, its population was 4,500 at the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$179,500
Median home value
$808,200
Median rent
$1,675/mo
Median age
49.5
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West Newbury, MA population

West Newbury had 4,500 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,500
Density335 per sq mi (129 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

West Newbury at a glance

StateMassachusetts (MA)
CountyEssex County
TypeTown
Population4,500 (2020)
Land area13.45 sq mi (34.8 km²)
Water area1.28 sq mi (3.31 km²)
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates42.7996° N, 70.9644° W
ZIP code01985
Official websitetown.west-newbury.ma.us
Census code (GEOID)2500977150

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about West Newbury

What county is West Newbury in?

West Newbury is in Essex County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of West Newbury, MA?

4,500 people lived in West Newbury at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of West Newbury, MA?

The ZIP code of West Newbury is 01985.

What is the elevation of West Newbury?

92 feet (28 m) above sea level.

What towns are near West Newbury?

Amesbury (3.6 mi), Merrimac (3.6 mi), Newburyport (4.0 mi), Groveland (4.1 mi), Newbury (5.1 mi).

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