Nahant
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts
Nahant is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 3,334 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Swampscott, 3.6 miles N.
- 3,334residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 3,099 / sq mipopulation density
- 01908ZIP code
About Nahant
Nahant (, nə-HAANT) is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 3,334 at the 2020 census, which makes it the smallest municipality by population in Essex County. With just 1.0 square mile (2.7 km2) of land area, it is also the smallest municipality by area in the state and is primarily a residential community. The town is situated on a peninsula consisting of two near-islands (known as "Little Nahant" and "Big Nahant" respectively) connected to the mainland by a narrow sandy isthmus traversed by a single causeway known as "Nahant Road". Numerous tourist beaches line the shores, with the most popular being the so-called "Long Beach" and "Short Beach" along the eastern side of the causeway.
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Living in Nahant
- Median household income
- $112,762
- Median home value
- $748,800
- Median rent
- $1,777/mo
- Median age
- 60.7
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Nahant had 3,334 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,334 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,099 per sq mi (1,197 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nahant at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,334 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 14.56 sq mi (37.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4172° N, 70.9091° W |
| ZIP code | 01908 |
| Official website | nahant.org/default.shtml |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500943580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nahant
- Swampscott3.6 mi N
- Winthrop Town3.6 mi SW
- Revere4.2 mi W
- Lynn4.7 mi NW
- Hull5.4 mi S
- Marblehead5.6 mi NE
- Salem5.7 mi N
- Chelsea6.4 mi W
- Saugus6.4 mi NW
- Everett7.5 mi W
- Malden7.7 mi W
- Boston7.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Nahant
What county is Nahant in?
Nahant is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Nahant, MA?
3,334 people lived in Nahant at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nahant, MA?
The ZIP code of Nahant is 01908.
What is the elevation of Nahant?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nahant?
Swampscott (3.6 mi), Winthrop Town (3.6 mi), Revere (4.2 mi), Lynn (4.7 mi), Hull (5.4 mi).
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