Rockport
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts
Rockport is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 6,992 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gloucester, 4.5 miles SW.
- 6,992residents (2020 Census)
- 75 ftelevation · 23 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.1 km²
- 1,001 / sq mipopulation density
- 01966ZIP code
About Rockport
Rockport is a seaside town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,992 in 2020. Rockport is about 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Boston, at the tip of Cape Ann. It borders Gloucester to its west, and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean in all other directions. Part of the town comprises the census-designated place of Rockport.
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Living in Rockport
- Median household income
- $96,250
- Median home value
- $746,100
- Median rent
- $1,851/mo
- Median age
- 59.7
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Rockport had 6,992 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,992 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,001 per sq mi (386 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rockport at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,992 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.99 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Water area | 10.55 sq mi (27.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6570° N, 70.6046° W |
| ZIP code | 01966 |
| Official website | town.rockport.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500957880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rockport
- Gloucester4.5 mi SW
- Essex8.5 mi W
- Manchester-by-the-Sea11.0 mi SW
- Ipswich12.0 mi W
- Hamilton13.0 mi W
- Beverly14.0 mi SW
- Wenham14.7 mi W
- Rowley15.0 mi W
- Newbury15.7 mi NW
- Topsfield17.2 mi W
- Marblehead17.4 mi SW
- Salisbury17.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rockport
What county is Rockport in?
Rockport is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Rockport, MA?
6,992 people lived in Rockport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rockport, MA?
The ZIP code of Rockport is 01966.
What is the elevation of Rockport?
75 feet (23 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rockport?
Gloucester (4.5 mi), Essex (8.5 mi), Manchester-by-the-Sea (11.0 mi), Ipswich (12.0 mi), Hamilton (13.0 mi).
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