Peabody, Massachusetts
Peabody: A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. It is located on the coast of Massachusetts Bay in northeastern Massachusetts. Peabody is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Peabody Historical Society and the Peabody Essex Museum.
About
Peabody is a city located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 51,251 and a population density of 1,177 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,063 inhabitants.
The city was created 398 years ago in 1625.
Quick Facts about Peabody
| Population : | 53,063 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Area : | 43.53 km2 |
| Official name : | Peabody, South Danvers |
| Named for : | George Peabody |
| Altitude : | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1626 (398 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:03:22 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 01960 |
| Density : | 1,219 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Peabody is located at 42°31'40"N 70°55'43"W (42.5278700, -70.9286600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Peabody
Demographics
The population of Peabody increased by 3.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 51,251 | - | census |
| 2011 | 51,632 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 51,904 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 52,224 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52,463 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,629 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,759 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 52,948 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,092 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,070 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 53,063 | -0.01% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Peabody
1 George Peabody House Museums
205 Washington St, Peabody, MA 01960, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Peabody Historical Society
35 Washington St, Peabody, MA 01960, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Brooksby Farm
58 Felton St, Peabody, MA 01960, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Peabody
1 The Cheesecake Factory
210 Andover St, Peabody, MA 01960, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 In The Game Peabody
535A Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Peabody
1 Peabody City Hall
24 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Peabody (37)
People born in Peabody, including physicist Francis Robbins Upton, executive: General Electric CEO Jack Welch, singer and songwriter Brad Delp, .
List
- George Peabody (American-British entrepreneur and philanthropist) he was born in 18/02/1795
- Daniel P. King (American politician (1801-1850)) he was born in 08/01/1801
- Nicholas Mavroules (American politician (1929-2003)) he was born in 01/11/1929
- Pauline Sperry (mathematician) she was born in 05/03/1885
- Tha Trademarc (American rapper) he was born in 21/04/1975
- Samantha Arsenault (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist) she was born in 11/10/1981
- Jonathan Mover (American musician) he was born in 04/05/1963
- Alexandra McDougall (American actress) she was born in 23/08/1981
- Billy Murray (Major League Baseball manager) he was born in 13/04/1864
- Chick Davies (American baseball player) he was born in 06/03/1892
- Gary Gulman (American comedian) he was born in 17/07/1970
- James E. Mahoney (Marine Corps Brevet Medal recipient) he was born in 15/12/1858
- Jerry DeLucca (American football player) he was born in 17/07/1936
- John Leighton (American baseball player) he was born in 04/10/1861
- Joyce Spiliotis (American politician) she was born in 27/12/1946
- Mike Kelfer (American ice hockey player) he was born in 02/01/1967
- Matt Antonelli (American baseball player) he was born in 08/04/1985
- Nancy Werlin (American author) she was born in 29/10/1961
Schools in Peabody
College & universities near Peabody, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167729 | Salem State University | Salem (MA) | 01970 |
| 166911 | Montserrat College of Art | Beverly (MA) | 01915-4508 |
| 167312 | North Shore Community College | Danvers (MA) | 01923-0840 |
| 165699 | Endicott College | Beverly (MA) | 01915 |
| 165936 | Gordon College | Wenham (MA) | 01984 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Peabody, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
Post offices near Peabody
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wallis Str Post Office | Peabody (MA) | 01960 |
| Peabody Post Office | Peabody (MA) | 01960 |
| Salem Post Office | Salem (MA) | 01970 |
| Beverly Post Office | Beverly (MA) | 01915 |
| Danver Post Office | Danvers (MA) | 01923 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Peabody , Kansas township in Marion County, Kansas with a population of 1,079 people.
Other cities in Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 94,539 | The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lawrence | 80,007 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Haverhill | 64,098 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Methuen | 50,910 | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| South Peabody | 50,293 | A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Salem | 43,581 | The capital of Massachusetts. |
| Beverly | 42,242 | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. |
| Beverly Cove | 40,365 | A census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Andover | 36,554 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| North Andover | 31,460 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gloucester | 30,539 | City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States |
| Saugus | 28,542 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Danvers | 27,571 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Marblehead | 20,551 | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newburyport | 18,495 | City in Massachusetts |
| Amesbury | 17,537 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Peabody distances to largest Massachusetts cities
