The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01966 sells for about $799,000, or $617 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 23 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,851 a month.
ZIP 01966 — Rockport
The Rockport housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and rising prices, driven by strong demand for coastal properties. While sales volume has increased year-over-year, the market faces constraints from limited supply and high price points. Figures for specific tax rates and historical price trends were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees, second-home buyers, and those seeking a coastal lifestyle, though it presents challenges for investors due to high price-to-rent ratios.
Median prices moved up 9.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 23 days on market with 0.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.4% · poverty 6.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01966, Essex County, MA
The area is served by the Rockport Public Schools, which generally maintain a positive reputation within the region.
As a coastal community, the area faces risks related to storm surges, flooding, and wind, which influence local insurance premiums.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, the arts, and small-scale commercial activity, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Commuting to the Boston employment core typically involves a drive or a ride on the MBTA Commuter Rail Rockport Line.
The area features significant coastal amenities, including beaches, hiking trails at Halibut Point State Park, and a vibrant downtown arts and shopping district.
The rental market is characterized by high vacancy rates, partly due to seasonal and short-term rental activity, with limited inventory for long-term tenants.
The economy is heavily reliant on tourism, the fishing industry, and the local arts community.
The area is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail, providing a direct link to Boston, and is accessible via regional highway corridors.
Development is generally limited by the town's historic character and coastal geography.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes and the Rockport Public School district levies.
Coastal property insurance premiums are elevated due to flood and wind exposure risks.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 01966 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Water Park of New England3.818.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park417.8 mi
- Real Pirates Salem4.916.6 mi
- Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery Monster Museum4.616.7 mi
- Salem Willows Arcade4.615.2 mi
- Hammond Castle Museum4.65.9 mi
- Topsfield Fairgrounds4.316.7 mi
- The House of the Seven Gables4.616.2 mi
- Danvers Indoor Sports4.519.2 mi
- Greater Beverly YMCA4.813.8 mi
- Hammond Castle Museum4.65.9 mi
- Good Harbor Beach4.72.2 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.78.7 mi
- Singing Beach4.59.2 mi
- Halibut Point State Park4.82.9 mi
- Salem Witch Museum3.816.5 mi
- Hammond Castle Museum4.65.9 mi
- Peabody Essex Museum4.716.6 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.78.7 mi
- The Witch House at Salem4.316.9 mi
- Halibut Point State Park4.82.9 mi
- Stage Fort Park4.74.4 mi
- 7 Seas Whale Watch4.83.6 mi
- Long Hill4.812.4 mi
- Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial4.93.9 mi
- Pickering Wharf Marina4.616.5 mi
- Boston Yacht Club4.715.7 mi
- Jubilee Yacht Club Inc4.615.4 mi
- Cape Ann Golf Course4.68.4 mi
- Roy Moore Lobster Company4.70.7 mi
- Shaw's4.22.2 mi
- Marshalls4.42.7 mi
- Gloucester Crossing4.42.8 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.128.1 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.527.1 mi
- The Lounge3.428.2 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.128 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A scenic coastal park featuring hiking trails and historic granite quarry views.
A historic area known for its art galleries, boutiques, and seafood restaurants.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).