Methuen
City in Essex County, Massachusetts
Methuen is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts. It sits at 115 ft (35 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lawrence, 3.1 miles S.
- 115 ftelevation · 35 m
- 22.2 sq miland area · 57.5 km²
- 01844main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Methuen
Methuen () is a 23-square-mile (60 km2) city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 53,059 at the 2020 census. Methuen lies along the northwestern edge of Essex County, just east of Middlesex County and just south of Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The city is bordered by Haverhill to the northeast, North Andover to the southeast, Lawrence and Andover to the south, Dracut (Middlesex County) to the west, Pelham, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County) to the northwest, and Salem, New Hampshire (Rockingham County) to the north. Methuen is located 17 miles (27 km) southwest from Newburyport, 30 miles (48 km) north-northwest of Boston and 25 miles (40 km) south-southeast of Manchester, New Hampshire. The city is a part of the Merrimack Valley and its ZIP Code is 01844.
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Living in Methuen
- Median household income
- $113,310
- Median home value
- $499,700
- Median rent
- $1,749/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | City |
| Land area | 22.21 sq mi (57.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7426° N, 71.1786° W |
| ZIP codes | 01844, 01840, 01841 |
| Official website | ci.methuen.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2540675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Methuen
- Lawrence3.1 mi S
- Salem, NH3.8 mi NW
- Haverhill5.4 mi NE
- North Andover6.5 mi SE
- Andover6.6 mi S
- Atkinson, NH6.7 mi N
- Dracut7.6 mi SW
- Windham, NH7.9 mi NW
- Pelham, NH8.1 mi W
- Groveland8.3 mi E
- Plaistow, NH8.3 mi NE
- Boxford8.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Methuen
What county is Methuen in?
Methuen is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Methuen, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01844. Other ZIP codes: 01840, 01841.
What is the elevation of Methuen?
115 feet (35 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Methuen?
Lawrence (3.1 mi), Salem (3.8 mi), Haverhill (5.4 mi), North Andover (6.5 mi), Andover (6.6 mi).
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