Name: Zip Code 01915
Address: Beverly

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 01915 offers a vibrant neighborhood with a diverse mix of housing options, including single detached homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings. The area’s abundant green spaces, such as Wenham Lake and J C Phillips Nature Preserve, provide ample opportunities for outdoor relaxation in natural settings. Conveniently located train stations on the Newburyport/Rockport Line provide accessible regional travel options, while driving is also a practical way to navigate the neighborhood with convenient parking available. Residents benefit from various educational institutions, including both public and private schools, as well as local grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes. The environment combines quiet residential areas with well-distributed parks nearby.

Characteristics

Transportation

It is easy for pedestrians to get around in this postal code; running common errands is easy without needing to use a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. However, this area is not very amenable to biking as cyclists are faced with a considerable amount of hills, and there are few bike lanes. Getting around by car is convenient in Zip Code 01915. It is easy to come across a parking spot. In contrast, this postal code is not especially transit friendly. Thankfully, it is easy to find a nearby train station, such as the Montserrat, Beverly Farms and Salem with access to the Newburyport/Rockport Line, from the majority of homes in the postal code. There are a few bus lines crossing the postal code, and it is especially convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most residences.

Services

Primary schools are convenient to get to without the need for a vehicle from anywhere in Zip Code 01915. However, high schools are not especially abundant and thus tend to require an extended trip to get to. Locals have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. With respect to eating, property owners in this area usually have to use a car to access one of approximately 10 supermarkets. Nevertheless, getting to the closest pharmacy and therefore some basic food items is typically very easy. A limited variety of restaurants is available in Zip Code 01915 as well.

Character

Zip Code 01915 offers a broad selection of green spaces to enjoy, as well as some areas with a vibrant ambience. There are over 100 public green spaces close by for residents to check out, including J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve and Longham Reservoir, and they are very well-situated, making them very easy to reach from the majority of locations within the postal code. As there are few people out and about on the streets, this area is relatively quiet, although those who are closer to the railway line or the airport (Beverly Muni) may experience more noise.

Car friendly7.4

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.8

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly4.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants2.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries1.4

Few or no groceries within a short drive