Beverly, Massachusetts

Beverly: A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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Beverly is a city located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,502 and a population density of 675 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 42,242 inhabitants.

The city was created 400 years ago in 1625.

Beverly is a city on the Massachusetts North Shore. It was founded in 1626 and was named after Beverly Farms, an estate established by Samuel Sewall.

The city is a resort, residential, and manufacturing community. It is also home to several well-known private schools such as the Williston Northampton School, Noble & Greenough School and the Rivers School.

This city has a population of 42,062 (2020), and it's a great place to live if you like to be close to the ocean. It's also a resort community, manufacturing hub, and residential area—so there's plenty to do here!

If you're looking for something fun to do in Beverly, try visiting the Beverly Historical Society. They have an impressive collection of artifacts and archives that date back as far as 1626. The society is open year-round Monday through Friday from 10am-4pm and Saturday from 10am-12pm with extended hours on summer weekends.

Another great thing about Beverly is that it's got some amazing restaurants! The Original Pancake House is located at 461 Cabot Street. This restaurant serves up breakfast all day long with pancakes that are so big they make your eyes pop out of your head! You'll also find other mouthwatering menu items like eggs Benedict, French toast, hash browns, waffles…you name it! 

If you're looking for a place where your kids can play outdoors but still feel safe, look no further than

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Location of Beverly on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Beverly

Population 42,242 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Massachusetts (United States)
County Essex County
Postal code 01915
Area 58.5 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.5584,-70.8801
Altitude 36 feet / 11 meters
Establishment January 01, 1626 (400 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 18:49:44 (12th May 2026)
Density 722 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 6.49% (2010-2020)
Weather 40℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
Beverly Main Post Office  Beverly  MA image
Beverly Main Post Office Beverly MA image

Geography

Beverly is located at 42°33'30"N 70°52'48"W (42.5584300, -70.8800500).

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Weather

40°F
Mostly Cloudy
6 mph N Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 6 mph.

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Official website of Beverly

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Demographics

The population of Beverly increased by 6.49% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 39,502 - census
2011 40,091 1.47% estimation process
2012 40,390 0.74% estimation process
2013 40,846 1.12% estimation process
2014 41,220 0.91% estimation process
2015 41,506 0.69% estimation process
2016 41,625 0.29% estimation process
2017 41,936 0.74% estimation process
2018 42,195 0.61% estimation process
2019 42,174 -0.05% estimation process
2020 42,242 0.16% estimation process
Beverly zip code is 01915. County name: Essex, County fips: 25009
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Best Things to Do in Beverly

1North Shore Music Theatre

Rating: 4.7 (846)

54 Dunham Rd, Beverly, MA 01915, United States View details

Phone: +19782327200 | Website available

2Beverly David S Lynch Park

Rating: 4.7 (477)

55 Ober St, Beverly, MA 01915, United States View details

Phone: +19789216067 | Website available

3Lynch Park Rose Garden

Rating: 4.8 (215)

Lynch Park, Beverly, MA 01915, United States View details

4Obear Park

Rating: 4.6 (136)

145 Livingstone Ave, Beverly, MA 01915, United States View details

5Long Hill

Rating: 4.8 (62)

572 Essex St, Beverly, MA 01915, United States View details

Phone: +19782818400 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Beverly

1Beverly City Hall

Rating: 3.6 (12)

191 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915 View details

Phone: +19789216000 | Website available

People born in Beverly (97)

People born in Beverly, including actor, singer, director and writer David Morse, ice hockey player Bobby Carpenter, politician Joseph Dane, .

More notable people

  • Bill Gilligan (American ice hockey player) he was born in 05/08/1954
  • Will Barnet (American artist (1911-2012)) he was born in 25/05/1911
  • Joshua Herrick (American politician (1793-1874)) he was born in 18/03/1793
  • Jesse Anthony (American cyclo-cross cyclist and bicycle racer) he was born in 12/06/1985
  • John Appleton (American politician (1815-1864)) he was born in 11/02/1815
  • Robert Rantoul, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 13/08/1805
  • Brooklee Han (Australian figure skater) she was born in 06/07/1995
  • Ted Hood (American sailor) he was born in 05/05/1927
  • Nik Caner-Medley (American basketball player) he was born in 20/10/1983
  • Frederick Ashworth (United States admiral) he was born in 24/01/1912
  • David Ferriero (American archivist) he was born in 31/12/1945
  • Henry Larcom Abbot (American military officer) he was born in 13/08/1831
  • Guy Ferland (American film and television director) he was born in 18/02/1966
  • Howard Petrie (actor (1906-1968)) he was born in 22/11/1906
  • Rita R. Colwell (American microbiologist) she was born in 23/11/1934
  • Janice Knowlton (American singer and writer) she was born in 08/01/1937
  • Porter Emerson Browne (American playwright) he was born in 22/06/1879
  • Andrew Preston Peabody (American academic) he was born in 19/03/1811

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Beverly, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
166911 Montserrat College of Art Beverly (MA) 01915-4508

Nearby Transit Stations (21)

Rail and bus stations connected to Beverly, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
WOB Anderson Regional Transportation Center 100 Atlantic Ave. RAIL
BON North Station 100 Legends Way RAIL
BOS South Station 2 South Station RAIL
BBY Back Bay station 145 Dartmouth St. RAIL
HHL Haverhill station Washington Street at Railroad Square RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Beverly.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Cummings Center Post Office Beverly (MA) 01915

Other places with the same name (5)

  • Beverly, New Jersey city in Burlington County, New Jersey with a population of 2,480 people.
  • Beverly, Ohio town with a population of 1,336 people.
  • Beverly, West Virginia town in Randolph County, West Virginia, USA with a population of 657 people.
  • Beverly, Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 390 people.
  • Beverly, Kansas city in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States with a population of 146 people.

Other cities in Essex County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Lynn 94,539 The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Lawrence 80,007 The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
Haverhill 64,098 The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Peabody 53,063 A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Methuen 50,910 The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
South Peabody 50,293 A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Salem 43,581 The capital of Massachusetts.
Beverly Cove 40,365 A census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Andover 36,554 Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
North Andover 31,460 Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Gloucester 30,539 City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States
Saugus 28,542 Town in Massachusetts
Danvers 27,571 Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Marblehead 20,551 Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Newburyport 18,495 City in Massachusetts
Amesbury 17,537 City in Massachusetts

Distance to Other Cities

Beverly distances to largest Massachusetts cities