Lynn
City in Essex County, Massachusetts
Lynn is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 101,253 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saugus, 2.7 miles W.
- 101,253residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 10.7 sq miland area · 27.8 km²
- 9,428 / sq mipopulation density
- 01905main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Lynn
Lynn is the eighth-largest municipality in Massachusetts, United States, and the largest city in Essex County. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean, 3.7 miles (6.0 km) north of the Boston city line at Suffolk Downs, Lynn is part of Greater Boston's urban inner core and is a major economic and cultural center of the North Shore.
Settled by Europeans in 1629, Lynn is the 5th oldest colonial settlement in the Commonwealth. An early industrial center, Lynn was long colloquially referred to as the "City of Sin", owing to its historical reputation for crime and vice. In the 21st-century, however, the city is known for its immigrant population, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, loft-style apartments, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation; the 2,200-acre, Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Lynn Woods Reservation; and the High Rock Reservation and Park designed by Olmsted's sons. Lynn also is home to Lynn Heritage State Park, the southernmost portion of the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway, and the seaside, National Register-listed Diamond Historic District. The population was 101,253 at the 2020 United States census.
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Living in Lynn
- Median household income
- $75,043
- Median home value
- $510,100
- Median rent
- $1,722/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Lynn had 101,253 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 101,253 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9,428 per sq mi (3,640 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lynn at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 101,253 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.74 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Water area | 2.78 sq mi (7.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4740° N, 70.9609° W |
| ZIP codes | 01905, 01901, 01902, 01904, 01906, 01907 |
| Official website | ci.lynn.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2537490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lynn
- Saugus2.7 mi W
- Swampscott3.6 mi E
- Salem3.6 mi NE
- Revere4.0 mi S
- Peabody4.2 mi N
- Nahant4.7 mi SE
- Melrose5.2 mi W
- Marblehead5.3 mi E
- Wakefield5.7 mi W
- Lynnfield5.8 mi NW
- Malden5.9 mi SW
- Winthrop Town5.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lynn
What county is Lynn in?
Lynn is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Lynn, MA?
101,253 people lived in Lynn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lynn, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01905. Other ZIP codes: 01901, 01902, 01904, 01906, 01907.
What is the elevation of Lynn?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lynn?
Saugus (2.7 mi), Swampscott (3.6 mi), Salem (3.6 mi), Revere (4.0 mi), Peabody (4.2 mi).
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