Where is Peabody, Massachusetts, USA?

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Where is Peabody Located? - Peabody is a city located in the Essex County of Massachusetts, United States. Peabody lies between 39.0911161 Degrees North latitudes and 94.4155068 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Peabody, Massachusetts

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Where is Peabody Located?

Peabody is a city located in the Essex County of Massachusetts, United States. Peabody lies between 39.0911161 Degrees North latitudes and 94.4155068 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Peabody city is 54481 people and the city has a total area of 16.23 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Peabody, Massachusetts Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPeabody
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
State CapitalBoston
US RegionNortheastern United States (New England)
Latitude42.5279° N
Longitude70.9287° W
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Land Area15.83 sq mi
Water Area0.74 sq mi
Total Area16.57 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)54,481
Population DensityApproximately 3,441 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes01960, 01961
Area Code978
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code25-52945
Congressional DistrictMassachusetts's 6th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Peabody, Massachusetts

CategoryDetails
Airport NameLogan International Airport
IATA CodeBOS
PortPort of Salem and Port of Boston (nearby)
Major HighwaysInterstate 95, U.S. Route 1, Massachusetts Route 128, Route 114
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearby commuter rail service at Salem and Beverly stations
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMBTA Bus Service
  • Interstate 95 – Major highway connecting Peabody with Boston, New Hampshire, and the broader Northeast corridor.
  • U.S. Route 1 – Important north–south route providing access through the North Shore region.
  • Massachusetts Route 128 – Major beltway serving Boston suburbs and technology centers.
  • Massachusetts Route 114 – Regional highway connecting Peabody with Salem, Middleton, and surrounding communities.

Top Places to Visit in Peabody, Massachusetts

Landmark NameType
Peabody Essex MuseumMuseum
Brooksby FarmHistoric Farm & Recreation Area
Independence Greenway Bike RouteTrail System
Salem Country ClubGolf Course
Endicott ParkCounty Park
Peabody Historical SocietyHistory Museum
Puritan Lawn Memorial ParkHistoric Cemetery
Liberty Tree MallShopping Center
Boston North Shore AttractionsRegional Attractions
Salem Maritime National Historic SiteHistoric Site

Driving Distances from Peabody, Massachusetts to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
SalemMassachusetts510 minutes
BeverlyMassachusetts715 minutes
LynnMassachusetts1020 minutes
BostonMassachusetts1835 minutes
CambridgeMassachusetts2240 minutes
WalthamMassachusetts3045 minutes
LowellMassachusetts3550 minutes
ManchesterNew Hampshire4255 minutes
PortsmouthNew Hampshire551 hour
ProvidenceRhode Island751 hour 25 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Peabody, Massachusetts

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
North Shore Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer education, healthcare, and transfer programs
Salem State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, and liberal arts programs
Gordon CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts and Christian higher education
Endicott CollegePrivateCollegeBusiness, communication, and professional studies
Peabody Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Peabody, Massachusetts

Proctor Brook, Ipswich River, Waters River, Suntaug Lake, Emerson Brook Reservoir, Crystal Lake, North River, Danvers River, Salem Sound, Massachusetts Bay

Stadiums in Peabody

Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Stadium, McVann O'Keefe Memorial Sports Complex, Peabody Athletic Fields, Salem State University Alumni Field, Endicott College Hempstead Stadium

Peabody, Massachusetts — Key Historical Facts

  • Peabody was first settled in 1626 as part of Salem and was later incorporated as a separate town in 1855 and became a city in 1916.
  • The community was originally known as the South Parish of Salem before being named Peabody in honor of philanthropist George Peabody.
  • Peabody developed as an important industrial center, especially known for leather manufacturing and shoe production during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
  • The city played a role in the development of the North Shore region through agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation connections.
  • Today, Peabody is known for its historic heritage, cultural institutions, suburban communities, and location within the Greater Boston metropolitan area.

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