Peabody, Massachusetts
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Peabody (/ˈpiːbədi/) is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 54,481 at the time of the 2020 United States Census. Peabody is located in the North Shore region of Massachusetts, and is known for its rich industrial history.
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Peabody | |
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City | |
Nicknames: Tanner City, The Leather City[1] | |
Coordinates: 42°31′40″N 70°55′45″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Massachusetts |
County | Essex |
Settled | 1626 |
Incorporated | 1855 (town) |
Incorporated | 1916 (city) |
Named for | George Peabody |
Seat | Peabody City Hall |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-council city |
• Mayor | Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr. |
Area | |
• Total | 16.81 sq mi (43.54 km2) |
• Land | 16.24 sq mi (42.05 km2) |
• Water | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 54,481 |
• Density | 3,355.36/sq mi (1,295.54/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
ZIP Codes | 01960–01961 |
Area code | 351/978 |
FIPS code | 25-52490 |
GNIS feature ID | 0614307 |
Website | www |
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