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Ipswich, MA

Census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population

4,924

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

3,004

ZIP codes

0

Ipswich and its ZIP codes

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Ipswich at a glance

  • Ipswich is about 3.3 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is $104,102, close to the Massachusetts median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $598,400 (6% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,530 a month.

Local data for Ipswich, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ipswich, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$104,102

Poverty rate

5.6%

Median home value

$598,400

Median rent

$1,530/mo

Homeownership

62.1%

Bachelor's or higher

55.2%

Median age

43.1

Average commute

26.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (839), Italian Americans (710), French Americans (442).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Ipswich.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$78,072

326,688 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$86,852

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$12.11B

FY 2026, $14,950 per person

Essex County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ipswich, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.8%
  • Carpooled1.3%
  • Public transit1.1%
  • Walked4.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home18.5%

Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ipswich, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: coastal flooding

Storm events since 1996

1,225

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

5,537

2.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 18°F

48.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ipswich, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.0%

U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts

Diabetes

9.0%

U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts

Smoking

9.7%

U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.1%

U.S. 11.1% -8.0 pts

Cities near Ipswich

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RowleyCensus-designated place3.5 mi1.7
EssexCensus-designated place4.3 mi2.1
TopsfieldCensus-designated place6.9 mi2.7
GloucesterCity7.9 mi26.2
BoxfordCensus-designated place8 mi5.4
BeverlyCity8.1 mi15.1
DanversCensus-designated place9.4 mi13.3
NewburyportCity10 mi8.4
RockportCensus-designated place11 mi4
SalisburyCensus-designated place11 mi5.9
SalemCity12 mi8.3
PeabodyCity12 mi16.2
MarbleheadCensus-designated place12 mi4.4
AmesburyCity13 mi12.3
Seabrook Beach, NHCensus-designated place14 mi1
SwampscottCensus-designated place14 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ipswich, MA in?
Ipswich is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Ipswich, MA?
About 4,924 people live in Ipswich, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ipswich?
Nearby places include Rowley (3.5 mi), Essex (4.3 mi), Topsfield (6.9 mi), Gloucester (7.9 mi), Boxford (8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023