Wenham
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts
Wenham is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 4,979 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hamilton, 2.2 miles NE.
- 4,979residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 19.8 km²
- 650 / sq mipopulation density
- 01984main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Wenham
Wenham () is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts. The population was 4,979 at the time of the 2020 census.
The town of Wenham was settled in 1635 and incorporated in 1643, and is closely tied to its neighboring town of Hamilton, sharing a school system, library, recreation department and commuter rail station.
Noted for its historic character and rural scenery, Wenham has farm lands, lakes, woodlands, historic homes, and old stone walls that accompany its winding tree-lined roads. It features nearly 300 acres (120 ha) of parks, playgrounds, and recreational lands.
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Living in Wenham
- Median household income
- $194,781
- Median home value
- $885,400
- Median age
- 29.3
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Wenham had 4,979 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,979 |
|---|---|
| Density | 650 per sq mi (251 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wenham at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,979 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.66 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6007° N, 70.8833° W |
| ZIP codes | 01984, 01915, 01982 |
| Official website | wenhamma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500974595 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wenham
- Hamilton2.2 mi NE
- Beverly3.6 mi SE
- Danvers3.9 mi SW
- Topsfield4.2 mi NW
- Manchester-by-the-Sea6.3 mi SE
- Peabody6.3 mi SW
- Essex6.3 mi NE
- Middleton6.3 mi W
- Ipswich7.0 mi N
- Salem7.0 mi S
- Marblehead7.7 mi S
- Rowley8.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wenham
What county is Wenham in?
Wenham is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Wenham, MA?
4,979 people lived in Wenham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wenham, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01984. Other ZIP codes: 01915, 01982.
What is the elevation of Wenham?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wenham?
Hamilton (2.2 mi), Beverly (3.6 mi), Danvers (3.9 mi), Topsfield (4.2 mi), Manchester-by-the-Sea (6.3 mi).
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