Salisbury
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts

Salisbury is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 9,236 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seabrook Beach, 2.6 miles N.
- 9,236residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 15.4 sq miland area · 39.8 km²
- 601 / sq mipopulation density
- 01952main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Salisbury
Salisbury is a small coastal beach town and summer tourist destination in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The community is a popular summer resort beach town situated on the Atlantic Ocean, north of Boston on the New Hampshire border. It is home to the new Salisbury Beach Boardwalk, full of souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes, arcades and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The population was 9,236 at the 2020 census. Parts of town comprise the census-designated place of Salisbury.
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Living in Salisbury
- Median household income
- $93,361
- Median home value
- $478,700
- Median rent
- $1,691/mo
- Median age
- 51.3
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Salisbury had 9,236 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,236 |
|---|---|
| Density | 601 per sq mi (232 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salisbury at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 9,236 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.37 sq mi (39.8 km²) |
| Water area | 2.41 sq mi (6.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8448° N, 70.8418° W |
| ZIP codes | 01952, 03874 |
| Official website | salisburyma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500959245 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salisbury
- Seabrook Beach, NH2.6 mi N
- Seabrook, NH2.9 mi NW
- Newburyport3.2 mi SW
- Hampton Beach, NH5.0 mi N
- Newbury5.4 mi S
- Amesbury5.8 mi W
- Hampton Falls, NH6.0 mi NW
- Hampton, NH6.5 mi N
- South Hampton, NH6.7 mi NW
- West Newbury7.0 mi SW
- Merrimac8.6 mi W
- Kensington, NH8.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Salisbury
What county is Salisbury in?
Salisbury is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Salisbury, MA?
9,236 people lived in Salisbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salisbury, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01952. Other ZIP codes: 03874.
What is the elevation of Salisbury?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salisbury?
Seabrook Beach (2.6 mi), Seabrook (2.9 mi), Newburyport (3.2 mi), Hampton Beach (5.0 mi), Newbury (5.4 mi).
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