Georgetown
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts

Georgetown is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 8,470 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Groveland, 2.5 miles NW.
- 8,470residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 12.9 sq miland area · 33.3 km²
- 659 / sq mipopulation density
- 01833main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Georgetown
Georgetown is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,470 at the 2020 census. It was incorporated in 1838 from part of Rowley.
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Living in Georgetown
- Median household income
- $151,595
- Median home value
- $651,200
- Median rent
- $2,223/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Georgetown had 8,470 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,470 |
|---|---|
| Density | 659 per sq mi (254 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Georgetown at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 8,470 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.86 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7260° N, 70.9833° W |
| ZIP codes | 01833, 01834 |
| Official website | georgetownma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500925625 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Georgetown
- Groveland2.5 mi NW
- Boxford3.7 mi SW
- Rowley4.9 mi E
- West Newbury5.2 mi N
- Topsfield6.2 mi S
- Newbury6.4 mi NE
- North Andover6.6 mi SW
- Haverhill6.6 mi NW
- Newburyport7.7 mi NE
- Ipswich7.8 mi E
- Merrimac7.9 mi N
- Middleton8.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown
What county is Georgetown in?
Georgetown is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Georgetown, MA?
8,470 people lived in Georgetown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Georgetown, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01833. Other ZIP codes: 01834.
What is the elevation of Georgetown?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Georgetown?
Groveland (2.5 mi), Boxford (3.7 mi), Rowley (4.9 mi), West Newbury (5.2 mi), Topsfield (6.2 mi).
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