Lawrence
City in Essex County, Massachusetts
Lawrence is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 89,143 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Methuen, 3.1 miles N.
- 89,143residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 17.9 km²
- 12,864 / sq mipopulation density
- 01840main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Lawrence
Lawrence is a city located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, on the Merrimack River. At the 2020 census the city had a population of 89,143. Surrounding communities include Methuen to the north, Andover to the southwest, and North Andover to the east. Lawrence and Salem were the county seats of Essex County, until the state abolished county government in 1999. Lawrence is part of the Merrimack Valley.
Manufacturing products of the city include electronic equipment, textiles, footwear, paper products, computers, and foodstuff. Lawrence was the residence of the poet Robert Frost for his early school years; his essays and poems were first published in the Lawrence High School newspaper. Lawrence is also the birthplace of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein in 1918, and singer Robert Goulet in 1933.
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Living in Lawrence
- Median household income
- $60,433
- Median home value
- $415,200
- Median rent
- $1,662/mo
- Median age
- 32.6
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Lawrence had 89,143 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 89,143 |
|---|---|
| Density | 12,864 per sq mi (4,967 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lawrence at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 89,143 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.93 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7003° N, 71.1614° W |
| ZIP codes | 01840, 01841, 01843 |
| Official website | cityoflawrence.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2534550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lawrence
- Methuen3.1 mi N
- Andover3.6 mi S
- North Andover4.0 mi SE
- Boxford6.7 mi E
- Salem, NH6.8 mi NW
- Haverhill6.8 mi NE
- Tewksbury6.9 mi SW
- Dracut7.2 mi W
- Groveland8.3 mi NE
- Lowell9.1 mi SW
- Pelham, NH9.2 mi W
- Georgetown9.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Lawrence
What county is Lawrence in?
Lawrence is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Lawrence, MA?
89,143 people lived in Lawrence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lawrence, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01840. Other ZIP codes: 01841, 01843.
What is the elevation of Lawrence?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lawrence?
Methuen (3.1 mi), Andover (3.6 mi), North Andover (4.0 mi), Boxford (6.7 mi), Salem (6.8 mi).
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