Ipswich
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts
Ipswich is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 13,785 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rowley, 3.1 miles NW.
- 13,785residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 32.1 sq miland area · 83.2 km²
- 429 / sq mipopulation density
- 01938main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Ipswich
Ipswich ( ) is a coastal town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 13,785 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. Home to Willowdale State Forest and Sandy Point State Reservation, Ipswich includes the southern part of Plum Island. A residential community with a vibrant tourism industry, the town is famous for its clams, celebrated annually at the Ipswich Chowderfest, and for Crane Beach, a barrier beach near the Crane estate. Ipswich was incorporated as a town in 1634.
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Living in Ipswich
- Median household income
- $138,750
- Median home value
- $745,400
- Median rent
- $1,598/mo
- Median age
- 47.2
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Ipswich had 13,785 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,785 |
|---|---|
| Density | 429 per sq mi (166 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ipswich at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 13,785 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.11 sq mi (83.2 km²) |
| Water area | 10.31 sq mi (26.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6960° N, 70.8356° W |
| ZIP codes | 01938, 01969 |
| Official website | town.ipswich.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500932310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ipswich
- Rowley3.1 mi NW
- Hamilton4.9 mi S
- Essex5.0 mi SE
- Newbury5.5 mi N
- Topsfield6.6 mi SW
- Wenham7.0 mi S
- Georgetown7.8 mi W
- Newburyport8.4 mi N
- Gloucester9.0 mi SE
- Beverly9.6 mi S
- West Newbury9.7 mi NW
- Boxford9.9 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Ipswich
What county is Ipswich in?
Ipswich is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Ipswich, MA?
13,785 people lived in Ipswich at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ipswich, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01938. Other ZIP codes: 01969.
What is the elevation of Ipswich?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ipswich?
Rowley (3.1 mi), Hamilton (4.9 mi), Essex (5.0 mi), Newbury (5.5 mi), Topsfield (6.6 mi).
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