Wenham Massachusetts Map

About Wenham, Massachusetts

Wenham is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Wenham is located at 42.6043°N, 70.8912°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1984.

Wenham unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the ancient granite bedrock whispers beneath a verdant carpet of mature oak and pine. It lies 2.8 miles north-east of Danvers, MA (from Danvers, MA: bearing 44°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south of North Shore. The air, even in the height of summer, carries a cool, damp scent, a subtle reminder of the proximity to the Atlantic and the numerous brooks and ponds that thread through its terrain. These waterways, like Willowdale Brook and the eponymous Wenham Lake, gleam like scattered mercury under the shifting New England sky, their surfaces often ruffled by a persistent, salt-tinged breeze. The character of Wenham is one of quiet dignity, a place where manicured lawns meet the wilder edges of conservation land, and the occasional stone wall, weathered and moss-clad, speaks of an enduring connection to the land. The history of Wenham is deeply entwined with the early days of colonial settlement, its founding families laying down roots that have, in many instances, persisted through generations. The agricultural past of Wenham is still visible in the preserved farmsteads and the open fields that punctuate its more developed areas, a testament to a time when the land sustained its inhabitants through diligent cultivation. Today, while still retaining its pastoral charm, Wenham also serves as a desirable residential enclave, its economy supported by a blend of local businesses and the commuting workforce drawn to the broader economic opportunities of the region. The Wenham Museum, with its focus on local history and its renowned collection of ship models, offers a tangible link to the maritime heritage that once played a significant role in the area's development, a subtle echo of the seafaring spirit that shaped so much of Essex County.

About This Wenham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wenham, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.604261, -70.891161. 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 Wenham and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Wenham includes the ZIP code (02330), 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 Wenham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.