Marblehead
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts
Marblehead is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 20,441 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salem, 2.1 miles W.
- 20,441residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 4,668 / sq mipopulation density
- 01945ZIP code
About Marblehead
Marblehead is a coastal New England town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, along the North Shore. Its population was 20,441 at the 2020 census. The town lies on a small peninsula that extends into the northern part of Massachusetts Bay. Attached to the town is a near island, known as Marblehead Neck, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. Marblehead Harbor, protected by shallow shoals and rocks from the open sea, lies between the mainland and the Neck. Beside the Marblehead town center, two other villages lie within the town: the Old Town, which was the original town center, and Clifton, which lies along the border with the neighboring town of Swampscott.
A town with roots in commercial fishing and yachting, Marblehead was a major shipyard and is often referred to as the birthplace of the American Navy, a title sometimes disputed with nearby Beverly. Marblehead was once the fishing capital of Massachusetts. It is also the origin of Marine Corps Aviation. Three US Navy ships have been named USS Marblehead. A center of recreational boating, Marblehead has long been a popular sailing, kayaking and fishing destination, with several yacht clubs established in the late 19th century.
It is home to the Marblehead Light, Fort Sewall, Little Harbor, Mass Audubon's Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Crocker Park, and Devereux Beach. Archibald Willard's famous painting The Spirit of '76 currently resides in Abbot Hall. Much of the Old Town is protected by the Marblehead Historic District.
Marblehead is also home of the Marblehead Men's Softball League, which was established in 1939 and is the oldest and longest standing adult softball league in the world.
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Living in Marblehead
- Median household income
- $182,132
- Median home value
- $943,900
- Median rent
- $1,764/mo
- Median age
- 49.1
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Marblehead had 20,441 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,441 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,668 per sq mi (1,802 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marblehead at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 20,441 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.38 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Water area | 15.20 sq mi (39.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4899° N, 70.8594° W |
| ZIP code | 01945 |
| Official website | marblehead.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500938400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marblehead
- Salem2.1 mi W
- Swampscott2.2 mi SW
- Beverly4.7 mi N
- Lynn5.3 mi W
- Nahant5.6 mi SW
- Manchester-by-the-Sea6.4 mi NE
- Peabody6.4 mi NW
- Danvers7.4 mi NW
- Wenham7.7 mi N
- Saugus8.0 mi W
- Revere8.2 mi SW
- Winthrop Town9.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marblehead
What county is Marblehead in?
Marblehead is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Marblehead, MA?
20,441 people lived in Marblehead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marblehead, MA?
The ZIP code of Marblehead is 01945.
What is the elevation of Marblehead?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marblehead?
Salem (2.1 mi), Swampscott (2.2 mi), Beverly (4.7 mi), Lynn (5.3 mi), Nahant (5.6 mi).
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