Newburyport Massachusetts Map

About Newburyport, Massachusetts

Newburyport is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 18,652. The population density is 852.8 people per km². Newburyport is located at 42.8126°N, 70.8773°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Newburyport, a place where the salty air carries the ghosts of clipper ships, rests on the Merrimack River's final, broad sweep toward the Atlantic. It lies 5.5 miles north of North Shore, MA (from North Shore, MA: bearing 351°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south-east of Amesbury. Its landscape is a study in the weathered beauty of New England coastlines: granite seawalls stand stoic against the encroaching tide, while the gentle slopes of the surrounding hills, cloaked in a patchwork of oak and pine, offer glimpses of the ocean beyond. The streets themselves, lined with Federal and Victorian architecture, possess a quiet dignity, their clapboard facades painted in hues of muted blues, greys, and creams, reflecting the ever-changing sky. Even in the midday sun, there's a subtle coolness that clings to the shaded sidewalks, a perpetual reminder of the sea's proximity, and the rhythmic creak of a distant sailboat mast often punctuates the town's ambient soundscape. This compact, navigable city, chartered in 1764, built its early fortunes on maritime trade, its deep harbor once a bustling hub for shipbuilding and commerce that stretched across the globe. The echoes of that ambitious past are still palpable in the preserved Custom House and the imposing warehouses that now house boutiques and restaurants, testament to Newburyport's ability to adapt. The local economy, while still touched by its seafaring heritage through fishing and tourism, has diversified, embracing artisanal crafts and the burgeoning technology sector. A notable feature is Plum Island, a barrier island just offshore, its windswept dunes and pristine beaches a protected natural sanctuary that draws visitors and locals alike seeking respite from the urban hum, a vibrant counterpoint to the historic brickwork of the downtown core.

About This Newburyport Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Newburyport includes the ZIP code (01950), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment (Newburyport 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 Newburyport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.