Danvers

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts

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Danvers is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 28,087 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Peabody, 2.9 miles S.

About Danvers

Danvers is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, located on the Danvers River near the northeastern coast of Massachusetts. The suburb is a fairly short ride from Boston and is also in close proximity to the beaches of Gloucester, Ipswich and Revere. Originally known as Salem Village, the village was most widely known for its association with the 1692 Salem witch trials. It was also the site of Danvers State Hospital, one of the state's 19th-century psychiatric hospitals. Danvers is a local center of commerce, hosting many car dealerships and the Liberty Tree Mall. As of the 2020 United States Census, the town's population was 28,087.

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Median household income
$125,395
Median home value
$644,200
Median rent
$2,076/mo
Median age
45.3
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Danvers, MA population

Danvers had 28,087 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census28,087
Density2,115 per sq mi (817 per km²)

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

Danvers at a glance

StateMassachusetts (MA)
CountyEssex County
TypeTown
Population28,087 (2020)
Land area13.28 sq mi (34.4 km²)
Water area0.91 sq mi (2.35 km²)
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates42.5742° N, 70.9505° W
ZIP codes01923, 01937, 01960
Official websitedanversma.gov
Census code (GEOID)2500916250

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

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Frequently asked questions about Danvers

What county is Danvers in?

Danvers is in Essex County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of Danvers, MA?

28,087 people lived in Danvers at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Danvers, MA?

The main ZIP code is 01923. Other ZIP codes: 01937, 01960.

What is the elevation of Danvers?

49 feet (15 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Danvers?

Peabody (2.9 mi), Middleton (3.8 mi), Wenham (3.9 mi), Topsfield (4.7 mi), Lynnfield (5.3 mi).

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