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Peabody, Massachusetts
Peabody, city, in Essex County, Massachusetts. Peabody had 55,953 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 54,481 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 54,695 (±38). GEOID 2552490.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
55,953
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 54,481 · ACS 2020-2024: 54,695 ±38
Median household income
$96,657
±$3,634 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$596,200
±$12,307 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,950
±$99 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Peabody and what county is it in?
Peabody is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts. It covers 16.2 square miles of land, 3,355 residents per square mile in 2020.
Peabody is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Peabody, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 55,953 people lived in Peabody on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, faster than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 54,481 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 54,695 (±38).
| Measure | Peabody | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 54,695 ±38 | 813,054 | +1,789 |
| Households | 22,390 ±595 | 313,147 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.06 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 23,081 ±565 | 329,776 | no clear change |
Peabody's population since 2000
From 48,129 in 2000 to 55,953 in 2025: up 16.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Peabody as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Peabody?
The median resident of Peabody is 45.3 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 24.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.6%. 17.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Peabody | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 ±2.4 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.7% ±1.3 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.3% ±1.5 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±1.6 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.6% ±2.5 pts | 24.1% | +4.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.5% ±2.7 pts | 64.5% | −10.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±0.7 pts | 3.5% | +1.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.3% ±2.2 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.8% ±2.7 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2% ±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.3% ±1.6 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.0% ±2.1 pts | 43.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4% ±1.6 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.4% ±2.0 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Peabody earn?
Half of Peabody's 22,390 households earn less than $96,657 a year (±$3,634), against $101,883 in Essex County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $90,108 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Peabody | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,657 ±$3,634 | $101,883 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $123,533 ±$5,941 | $140,098 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,060 ±$2,769 | $54,665 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% ±1.4 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.2% ±2.9 pts | 11.9% | −6.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.8% ±1.7 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±1.7 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4% ±1.9 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Peabody?
Owners occupy 65.6% of Peabody's occupied homes and renters 34.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $596,200 by its owner (±$12,307). The median renter pays $1,950 a month including utilities, and 51.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Peabody | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $596,200 ±$12,307 | $619,100 | +$119,429 |
| Median gross rent | $1,950 ±$99 | $1,756 | +$269 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.2% ±6.0 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,586 ±$104 | $2,867 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.6% ±2.7 pts | 63.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.4% ±2.7 pts | 36.5% | – |
| Housing units | 23,081 ±565 | 329,776 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.7% ±2.2 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±0.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.8% ±2.3 pts | 34.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% ±1.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Peabody building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units in Peabody in 2025 (18 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Peabody work and get to work?
77.4% of Peabody's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Peabody | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2% ±1.9 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±1.1 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4% ±2.6 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±1.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±1.7 pts | 16.4% | +7.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min ±1.2 | 28.5 min | −2.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Peabody?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Peabody (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $62,627 (Tract 2103.01) to $157,694 (Tract 2105).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2105Essex County | 7,447 | $157,694 |
| Tract 2101Essex County | 6,804 | $141,259 |
| Tract 2102Essex County | 5,457 | $135,286 |
| Tract 2103.01Essex County | 5,095 | $62,627 |
| Tract 2106Essex County | 5,039 | $96,908 |
| Tract 2103.02Essex County | 4,709 | $122,833 |
| Tract 2107Essex County | 4,353 | $70,669 |
| Tract 2104.02Essex County | 4,256 | $103,075 |
| Tract 2108Essex County | 4,155 | $67,733 |
| Tract 2109Essex County | 4,115 | $82,299 |
| Tract 2104.01Essex County | 3,265 | $83,479 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Peabody) · Census block assignment files
How does Peabody compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Peabody is the 739th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 22nd-most populous of 58 in Massachusetts.
Peabody ranks 296th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 22nd | 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 95th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th | 461 |
| Median household income | 296th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 297th | 460 |
| Median home value | 181st | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 100th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 133rd | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 350th | 459 |
| Median age | 208th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 369th | 460 |
| Work from home | 373rd | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 339th | 459 |
Peabody's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Peabody with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Peabody?
5 of the 57 figures for Peabody on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Peabody are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Peabody.