Essex
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts
Essex is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 3,675 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gloucester, 4.5 miles E.
- 3,675residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 14.0 sq miland area · 36.2 km²
- 263 / sq mipopulation density
- 01929ZIP code
About Essex
Essex is a coastal town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, 26 miles (42 km) north of Boston and 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Newburyport. It is known for its former role as a center of shipbuilding. The population was 3,675 at the 2020 census.
The central village areas of Essex and South Essex make up the census-designated place of Essex.
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Living in Essex
- Median household income
- $157,147
- Median home value
- $897,400
- Median rent
- $1,964/mo
- Median age
- 45
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Essex had 3,675 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,675 |
|---|---|
| Density | 263 per sq mi (102 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Essex at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,675 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.96 sq mi (36.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.08 sq mi (5.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6405° N, 70.7712° W |
| ZIP code | 01929 |
| Official website | essexma.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500921850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Essex
- Gloucester4.5 mi E
- Hamilton4.5 mi W
- Ipswich5.0 mi NW
- Manchester-by-the-Sea5.7 mi S
- Wenham6.3 mi SW
- Beverly6.9 mi SW
- Rowley8.1 mi NW
- Rockport8.5 mi E
- Topsfield8.8 mi W
- Danvers10.2 mi SW
- Newbury10.3 mi NW
- Marblehead11.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Essex
What county is Essex in?
Essex is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Essex, MA?
3,675 people lived in Essex at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Essex, MA?
The ZIP code of Essex is 01929.
What is the elevation of Essex?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Essex?
Gloucester (4.5 mi), Hamilton (4.5 mi), Ipswich (5.0 mi), Manchester-by-the-Sea (5.7 mi), Wenham (6.3 mi).
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