North Andover Massachusetts Map

About North Andover, Massachusetts

North Andover is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 31,500. The population density is 680.0 people per km². North Andover is located at 42.6987°N, 71.1351°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1845.

North Andover unfolds across rolling terrain, its landscape a gentle conversation between broad, sun-drenched fields and the sheltering embrace of mature woodlands. It lies 1.5 miles east-south-east of Lawrence, MA (from Lawrence, MA: bearing 112°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-south-west of Haverhill. The earth here, a rich loam, supports a mosaic of residential neighborhoods, their rooftops peeking from behind leafy canopies, and open spaces where the sky feels vast and benevolent. Streams like the Shawsheen River, a silvery thread, wind through the terrain, their banks lined with reeds and the occasional weathered stone wall, remnants of a past that shaped the very contours of the land. In the quiet hours, the air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, invigorating perfume that speaks of the New England climate, a place where seasons leave their distinct mark. The history of North Andover is deeply interwoven with the agricultural roots of the region, its early prosperity built on the fertile land and the industrious spirit of its settlers. For generations, farms dotted the landscape, their fields yielding crops that fed a growing nation, and the echoes of that agrarian past can still be felt in the enduring sense of community and the preservation of open spaces. As industry grew, the Shawsheen River provided power for mills, its waters once a vital artery for commerce, and the legacy of innovation and manufacturing continues to inform the local economy, which now thrives on a blend of technology and service-based enterprises. Notable institutions of learning, such as Merrimack College, lend an intellectual vibrancy to North Andover, attracting students and scholars who contribute to the town's dynamic character, while the preserved historical buildings offer glimpses into the enduring narratives of its past.

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Detailed location data for North Andover includes the ZIP code (01845), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment. 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 North Andover is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.