Andover Massachusetts Map

About Andover, Massachusetts

Andover is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 36,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Andover is located at 42.6584°N, 71.1370°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1810.

Andover rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers, its terrain a pleasing mosaic of rolling hills and broad, fertile valleys, interspersed with the meandering silver threads of rivers and the dark, welcoming shadows of woodlands. It lies 2.8 miles south of North Andover, MA (from North Andover, MA: bearing 182°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east of Lowell. The air here, particularly on a crisp autumn morning, carries the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves, a fragrance that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. Elm Street, with its sturdy, historic homes, and the more modern arteries leading out towards the wider world, all converge here, reflecting the steady, grounded character of its inhabitants. Even the light seems to linger a moment longer at dusk, casting long, benevolent shadows that soften the edges of the day. This corner of Essex County holds a deep wellspring of history, its roots stretching back to the colonial era when its early settlers found purchase in the rich soil, fostering an economy built first on agriculture and later on the burgeoning textile mills that harnessed the power of the Shawsheen River. Today, Andover retains a vibrant character, a blend of its industrious past and its present-day role as a hub for education and innovation, notably home to Phillips Academy, a venerable institution that casts a long academic shadow. The town’s economic pulse is now more diverse, with a strong presence in technology and research, yet the echoes of its manufacturing heritage can still be felt in the sturdy brick buildings and the enduring sense of community that has always been Andover's quiet strength.

About This Andover Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Andover, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Andover and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Andover includes the ZIP code (01810), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment (Andover School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Andover is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.