Essex, MA, also known as 01929 has a population of 3,687 people. The small town is located in the heart of the North Shore and has a population density of 274.73 people per square mile compared to the United States population density of 93.29 people per square mile. Although the town is small it still offers many attractions for locals and visitors alike. Popular local businesses located in Essex include Clipper's Seafood Restaurant, Second Street Bistro & Pub, and The Essex Shipbuilding Museum. Year-round outdoor activities such as boating on nearby Crane River or a beach day at Crane Beach are popular with tourists and locals alike. Local sporting events hosted by organizations such as the Essex Little League draw competitors from all over New England.
The population in Essex (zip 01929) is 3,687. There are 264 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Essex (zip 01929) is 43.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Essex (zip 01929) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Essex (zip 01929)
- 57.1% are married
- 9.7% are divorced
- 37.8% are married with children
- 5.9% have children, but are single
Race in Essex (zip 01929)
- 98.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander