Danvers, Massachusetts

Danvers: town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

About

Danvers is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,493 and a population density of 1,879 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,571 inhabitants.

The town was created 390 years ago in 1635.

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Location of Danvers on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Danvers

Population 27,571 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Massachusetts (United States)
County Essex County
Postal code 01923
Area 14.1 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.5751,-70.9301
Altitude 49 feet / 15 meters
Establishment January 01, 1636 (390 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 21:57:24 (22nd April 2026)
Density 1,955 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 3.91% (2010-2020)
Weather 51℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers image
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers image

Geography

Danvers is located at 42°34'30"N 70°55'48"W (42.5750900, -70.9300500).

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Weather

51°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
3 to 8 mph S Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Danvers

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Demographics

The population of Danvers increased by 3.91% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 26,493 - census
2011 26,929 1.62% estimation process
2012 27,154 0.83% estimation process
2013 27,278 0.45% estimation process
2014 27,754 1.72% estimation process
2015 27,818 0.23% estimation process
2016 27,493 -1.18% estimation process
2017 27,517 0.09% estimation process
2018 27,545 0.1% estimation process
2019 27,549 0.01% estimation process
2020 27,571 0.08% estimation process
Danvers zip code is 01923. County name: Essex, County fips: 25009
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Best Things to Do in Danvers

1The Water Park of New England

Rating: 3.9 (1454)

50 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA 01923, United States View details

Phone: +19787772500 | Website available

2Endicott Park

Rating: 4.7 (513)

57 Forest St, Danvers, MA 01923, United States View details

Phone: +19787746518 | Website available

3Ocean State Job Lot

Rating: 4.1 (454)

139 Endicott St, Danvers, MA 01923, United States View details

Phone: +19787742597 | Website available

4Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Rating: 4.2 (454)

Liberty Tree Mall, 100 Independence Way, Danvers, MA 01923, United States View details

Phone: +19782523000 | Website available

5The Rebecca Nurse Homestead

Rating: 4.6 (117)

149 Pine St, Danvers, MA 01923, United States View details

Phone: +19787748799 | Website available

Where to Stay in Danvers

1Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

Rating: 4.1 (347)

275 Independence Way, Danvers, MA 01923, United States View details

Phone: +19787778630 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Danvers

1Danvers Forestry Department

17 Hobart St, Danvers, MA 01923, United States View details

Phone: +19787620237 | Website available

People born in Danvers (44)

People born in Danvers, including swimmer Jenny Thompson, pianist Dick Twardzik, Revolutionary War general Israel Putnam, .

More notable people

  • Alex Berry (American ice hockey player) he was born in 06/03/1986
  • Leo Sexton (athletics competitor) he was born in 27/08/1909
  • Jon Pratt (American ice hockey player (1970-)) he was born in 25/09/1970
  • Grenville M. Dodge (Union Army General (1831-1916)) he was born in 12/04/1831
  • Samuel Holten (American politician (1738-1816)) he was born in 09/06/1738
  • Alice Geer Kelsey (author) she was born in 01/01/1896
  • Ann Putnam, Jr. (Witness in the Salem Witch Trials (1679–1715)) she was born in 18/10/1679
  • Jimmy Pedro (judoka) he was born in 30/10/1970
  • Bill Moe (American ice hockey player) he was born in 02/10/1916
  • Connie Creeden (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 21/07/1915
  • Dan Woodman (American baseball player) he was born in 08/07/1893
  • David Bavaro (American football player) he was born in 27/03/1967
  • Dick Farley (American football player and coach, track and field coach) he was born in 30/05/1946
  • Ed Caskin (American baseball player) he was born in 30/12/1851
  • Frank H. Cann (American football coach) he was born in 14/11/1863
  • John Marsh (American physician) he was born in 05/06/1799
  • Mark Tapio Kines (American film director) he was born in 01/01/1970
  • Meghan Duggan (American ice hockey player) she was born in 03/09/1987

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
167312 North Shore Community College Danvers (MA) 01923-0840

Nearby Transit Stations (21)

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

Code Name Address Type
WOB Anderson Regional Transportation Center 100 Atlantic Ave. RAIL
HHL Haverhill station Washington Street at Railroad Square RAIL
BON North Station 100 Legends Way RAIL
BOS South Station 2 South Station RAIL
NBT Newburyport, Massachusetts 90 Storey Avenue BUS

Closest post offices linked to Danvers.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Danver Post Office Danvers (MA) 01923

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Danvers, Illinois township in McLean County, Illinois with a population of 1,093 people.
  • Danvers, Minnesota City in Swift County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 89 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 42,242 A city in Essex County, 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
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

Danvers distances to largest Massachusetts cities