Essex Massachusetts Map

About Essex, Massachusetts

Essex is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,700. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Essex is located at 42.6320°N, 70.7828°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1929.

Essex is a place where the scent of salt and pine needles mingles on the air, a constant reminder of its deep connection to the sea. It lies 6.2 miles west of Gloucester, MA (from Gloucester, MA: bearing 280°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-east of North Shore. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: the gentle rise of tree-clad hills gives way to the low-slung, marshy expanse of the Great Marsh, a vital estuary that breathes with the rhythm of the tides. Along the coastline, weathered clapboard houses stand sentinel, their paint softened by the elements, overlooking a harbor where the masts of working boats pierce the sky like delicate etchings. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar clarity, casting long, softened shadows that lend a contemplative mood to the scene, a quiet beauty that seems to seep from the very ground. This corner of Essex County, Massachusetts, carries the enduring legacy of a maritime past, its fortunes long tied to the bounty of the ocean. For centuries, shipbuilding and fishing were the lifeblood of Essex, and echoes of that industrious spirit can still be felt in the weathered docks and the proud, unpretentious character of its residents. The town’s economy, while diversifying, still retains a strong connection to its heritage, with boatyards continuing to repair and build vessels, and a thriving oyster farming industry contributing to the local flavor. The historic district, with its preserved architecture, offers a tangible link to earlier generations, a quiet testament to the resilience and ingenuity that has shaped Essex into the distinctive place it is today.

About This Essex Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Essex, 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 Essex and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Essex includes the ZIP code (01929), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment (Manchester Essex Regional 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 Essex is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.