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Peabody, MA
City in Essex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01960.
Population
54,695
Land area
16.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,369
ZIP codes
1
Peabody and its ZIP codes
Peabody at a glance
- Peabody is about 3.7 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- It is the 24th most populous of 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- Households here earn a median of $96,657 a year, 7% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $596,200 (6% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,950 a month.
Local data for Peabody, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Peabody, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,657
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$596,200
Median rent
$1,950/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
35.0%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (10,915), Italian Americans (9,706), Dominican Americans (3,759).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Peabody.
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
$12.1B
FY 2026, $14,950 per person
PPP loans
$179M
1,728 loans, 18,100 jobs reported
How people get to work
Peabody, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peabody, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
82° / 20°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peabody, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Peabody
1 in or overlapping Peabody. Population shown
Cities near Peabody
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DanversCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 13.3 |
| SalemCity | 3.3 mi | 8.3 |
| LynnCity | 3.7 mi | 10.7 |
| LynnfieldCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 9.9 |
| SwampscottCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3 |
| SaugusCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 10.8 |
| MarbleheadCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.4 |
| WakefieldCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 7.4 |
| BeverlyCity | 6 mi | 15.1 |
| NahantCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| ReadingCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 10 |
| MelroseCity | 7.2 mi | 4.7 |
| TopsfieldCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.7 |
| StonehamCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 6 |
| RevereCity | 8.2 mi | 5.7 |
| MaldenCity | 8.7 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peabody, MA in?
- Peabody is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Peabody, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Peabody include 01960.
- What is the population of Peabody, MA?
- About 54,695 people live in Peabody, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peabody?
- Nearby places include Danvers (2.9 mi), Salem (3.3 mi), Lynn (3.7 mi), Lynnfield (4.2 mi), Swampscott (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023