Peabody
City in Essex County, Massachusetts

Peabody is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 54,481 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Danvers, 2.9 miles N.
- 54,481residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 16.2 sq miland area · 42.1 km²
- 3,355 / sq mipopulation density
- 01960main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Peabody
Peabody () is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 54,481 at the time of the 2020 United States census. Peabody is located in the North Shore region of Massachusetts, and is known for its rich industrial history.
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Living in Peabody
- Median household income
- $96,657
- Median home value
- $596,200
- Median rent
- $1,950/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Peabody had 54,481 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 54,481 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,355 per sq mi (1,296 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peabody at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 54,481 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.24 sq mi (42.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5345° N, 70.9690° W |
| ZIP codes | 01960, 01904, 01923 |
| Official website | peabody-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2552490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peabody
- Danvers2.9 mi N
- Lynnfield3.5 mi W
- Lynn4.2 mi S
- Salem4.3 mi SE
- Saugus5.1 mi SW
- Wakefield5.3 mi SW
- Middleton5.6 mi N
- Swampscott6.1 mi SE
- Wenham6.3 mi NE
- Marblehead6.4 mi SE
- Beverly6.5 mi E
- North Reading6.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Peabody
What county is Peabody in?
Peabody is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Peabody, MA?
54,481 people lived in Peabody at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peabody, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01960. Other ZIP codes: 01904, 01923.
What is the elevation of Peabody?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peabody?
Danvers (2.9 mi), Lynnfield (3.5 mi), Lynn (4.2 mi), Salem (4.3 mi), Saugus (5.1 mi).
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