Gloucester
City in Essex County, Massachusetts
Gloucester is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 29,729 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Essex, 4.5 miles W.
- 29,729residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 26.2 sq miland area · 67.8 km²
- 1,135 / sq mipopulation density
- 01930main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Gloucester
Gloucester ( GLOS-tər) is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It sits on Cape Ann and is a part of Massachusetts's North Shore. The population was 29,729 at the 2020 U.S. census. An important center of the fishing industry and a popular summer destination, Gloucester consists of an urban core on the north side of the harbor and the outlying neighborhoods of Annisquam, Bay View, Lanesville, Folly Cove, Magnolia, Riverdale, East Gloucester, and West Gloucester.
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Living in Gloucester
- Median household income
- $83,883
- Median home value
- $600,600
- Median rent
- $1,411/mo
- Median age
- 50.2
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Gloucester had 29,729 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,729 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,135 per sq mi (438 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gloucester at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 29,729 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.19 sq mi (67.8 km²) |
| Water area | 15.32 sq mi (39.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6280° N, 70.6850° W |
| ZIP codes | 01930, 01966 |
| Official website | gloucester-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2526150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gloucester
- Essex4.5 mi W
- Rockport4.5 mi NE
- Manchester-by-the-Sea6.7 mi SW
- Hamilton8.8 mi W
- Ipswich9.0 mi NW
- Beverly9.5 mi SW
- Wenham10.3 mi W
- Rowley12.1 mi NW
- Marblehead13.0 mi SW
- Topsfield13.2 mi W
- Newbury13.7 mi NW
- Danvers14.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gloucester
What county is Gloucester in?
Gloucester is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Gloucester, MA?
29,729 people lived in Gloucester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gloucester, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01930. Other ZIP codes: 01966.
What is the elevation of Gloucester?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gloucester?
Essex (4.5 mi), Rockport (4.5 mi), Manchester-by-the-Sea (6.7 mi), Hamilton (8.8 mi), Ipswich (9.0 mi).
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