Hamilton
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts
Hamilton is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 7,561 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wenham, 2.2 miles SW.
- 7,561residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 14.2 sq miland area · 36.7 km²
- 533 / sq mipopulation density
- 01982main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Hamilton
Hamilton is a town in the eastern central portion of Essex County in eastern Massachusetts, United States. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 7,561. Notably, the town has no industrially-zoned land.
Although Hamilton is a landlocked town in the North Shore region of Massachusetts, its proximity to it provides easy access to the Atlantic seashore with its reservations, beaches and boating.
Hamilton is closely tied to neighboring Wenham, sharing a school system, library, recreation department, and commuter rail station.
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Living in Hamilton
- Median household income
- $129,833
- Median home value
- $720,000
- Median rent
- $1,794/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Hamilton had 7,561 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,561 |
|---|---|
| Density | 533 per sq mi (206 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hamilton at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 7,561 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.18 sq mi (36.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6262° N, 70.8572° W |
| ZIP codes | 01982, 01984 |
| Official website | hamiltonma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500927900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hamilton
- Wenham2.2 mi SW
- Essex4.5 mi E
- Topsfield4.5 mi W
- Beverly4.8 mi S
- Ipswich4.9 mi N
- Danvers6.0 mi SW
- Manchester-by-the-Sea6.3 mi SE
- Rowley6.7 mi N
- Middleton7.7 mi W
- Peabody8.5 mi SW
- Gloucester8.8 mi E
- Salem9.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton
What county is Hamilton in?
Hamilton is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Hamilton, MA?
7,561 people lived in Hamilton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hamilton, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01982. Other ZIP codes: 01984.
What is the elevation of Hamilton?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hamilton?
Wenham (2.2 mi), Essex (4.5 mi), Topsfield (4.5 mi), Beverly (4.8 mi), Ipswich (4.9 mi).
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