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3. United States
4. Massachusetts
5. Essex County
6. Lynn

Lynn, Massachusetts

Lynn: The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean in northeastern Massachusetts. Lynn is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lynn Museum and the Lynn Arts Center.

About

Lynn is a city located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 90,329 and a population density of 2,579 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 94,539 inhabitants.

The city was created 397 years ago in 1628.

Lynn is a coastal New England city located just north of Boston in Essex County, Massachusetts. It sits along the Atlantic coast and boasts a natural harbor.

Lynn was first settled by European colonists in 1629. Early settlers used the area for agriculture and livestock grazing. Lynn was incorporated as a town in 1631.

In the 1800s, Lynn grew as a center of shoe manufacturing. Numerous factories and firms were producing millions of shoes annually, earning its nickname "Shoe City."

Lynn became a diversified industrial hub in the late 19th and early 20th century. It was home to GE jet engine, machine parts, and electrical factories.

Lynn Today

While manufacturing has declined, Lynn remains a working-class industrial city with over 90,000 residents today. It has a growing arts scene and emerging technology sector.

Popular attractions include the Lynn Museum & Historical Society, downtown Lynn, and the waterfront Lynn Heritage State Park. Lynn honors its past while evolving.

Conclusion

Lynn emerged from an early colonial settlement into a major manufacturing and industrial center. Its shoe manufacturing legacy and evolution as a diversified factory hub mark key eras in its history. Lynn balances its blue-collar roots with cultural rejuvenation.

Quick Facts about Lynn

Population :	94,539 (2020)
Country :	United States of America
State :	Massachusetts (United States)
County :	Essex County
Postal code :	01901–01905
Area :	35.03 km2
Altitude :	30 feet / 9 meters
Establishment :	January 01, 1629 (397 years ago)
Time Zone :	Eastern Time Zone
Local time :	22:25:20 (11th February 2026)
Density :	2,699 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth :	4.45% (2010-2020)

Lynn City Hall MA 01 image

Geography

Lynn is located at 42°28'0"N 70°56'58"W (42.4667600, -70.9494900).

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Official website of Lynn

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Demographics

The population of Lynn increased by 4.45% in 10 years.

Population by years (2010 - 2020)

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	90,329	-	census
2011	90,709	0.42%	estimation process
2012	91,437	0.8%	estimation process
2013	92,025	0.64%	estimation process
2014	92,565	0.58%	estimation process
2015	93,057	0.53%	estimation process
2016	93,185	0.14%	estimation process
2017	93,915	0.78%	estimation process
2018	94,336	0.45%	estimation process
2019	94,299	-0.04%	estimation process
2020	94,539	0.25%	estimation process

What is ZIP code for Lynn

Lynn zip code is 01901. County name: Essex, County fips: 25009

Alternate Unofficial Names for Lynn

Lin, Linn, Lyn, Lynn, Saugus, lin, lin en, lyn, lynn masachwst, rin, Лин, Линн, Лінн, لين, لین، میساچوسٹس, لینن، ماساچوست, リン, 林恩, 린

Best Things to Do in Lynn

1 Lynn Woods.

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2 High Rock Tower Park

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3 Keaney Park

Rating: 4.1 (146)

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4 Lynn Museum/LynnArts

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5 The Stone Tower

Rating: 4.4 (95)

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Other Places in Lynn

1 Lynn City Hall

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People born in Lynn (198)

People born in Lynn, including psychologist Frederick Herzberg, curator, art historian, writer and photographer Beaumont Newhall, track cyclist Elmer Collins, .

List

• Walter Brennan (American actor (1894-1974)) he was born in 25/07/1894
• Leonard Feeney (American priest) he was born in 18/02/1897
• Lynn Thorndike (American historian) he was born in 24/07/1882
• Amy Spanger (American actress, singer and dancer) she was born in 21/08/1971
• Lesley Stahl (American journalist) she was born in 16/12/1941
• Christopher Caldwell (American political writer) he was born in 01/01/1962
• Ruth Bancroft Law (American aviation pioneer) she was born in 21/03/1887
• Verna Bloom (American actress (1938-2019)) she was born in 07/08/1938
• Harold Shapero (American composer) he was born in 29/04/1920
• Biff Elliot (American actor (1923-2012)) he was born in 26/07/1923
• Alex Newell (American singer) he was born in 20/08/1992
• Lawrence Joseph Henderson (American biochemist) he was born in 03/06/1878
• Mike Ness (Musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist) he was born in 03/04/1962
• Ernie Anderson (American disc jockey, and television and radio announcer/voiceover artist (1923-1997)) he was born in 12/11/1923
• Norman Levinson (American mathematician) he was born in 11/08/1912
• Frank G. Allen (American politician (1874-1950)) he was born in 06/10/1874
• Peter T. Washburn (American politician (1814-1870)) he was born in 07/09/1814
• Neil Hamilton (American actor) he was born in 09/09/1899

Schools in Lynn

College & universities near Lynn, MA

Code	Name	City	ZIP
167729	Salem State University	Salem (MA)	01970
442815	The Salter School-Malden Campus	Malden (MA)	02148
407179	Empire Beauty School-Malden	Malden (MA)	02148
373678	New England Hair Academy	Malden (MA)	02148
166911	Montserrat College of Art	Beverly (MA)	01915-4508

Stations (18)

Amtrak & bus stations near Lynn, MA

Code	Name	Address	Type
BOS	South Station	2 South Station	RAIL
BON	North Station	100 Legends Way	RAIL
WOB	Anderson Regional Transportation Center	100 Atlantic Ave.	RAIL
BBY	Back Bay station	145 Dartmouth St.	RAIL
RTE	Route 128 station	50 University Ave	RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Lynn

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Lynn Post Office	Lynn (MA)	01901
East Lynn Post Office	Lynn (MA)	01904
West Lynn Post Office	Lynn (MA)	01905
Swam Post Office	Swampscott (MA)	01907
Saugu Post Office	Saugus (MA)	01906

Other places with the same name (8)

• Lynn , Pennsylvania township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania with a population of 4,440 people.
• Lynn , Indiana town in Randolph County, Indiana, United States with a population of 1,006 people.
• Lynn , Wisconsin town in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 885 people.
• Lynn , Alabama town in Winston County, Alabama, United States with a population of 632 people.
• Lynn , Ohio unincorporated community in Ohio, United States with a population of 555 people.
• Lynn , Arkansas town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 259 people.
• Lynn , Nebraska human settlement in United States of America with a population of 57 people.

Other cities in Essex County

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

City Name	Population	Title
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
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

Lynn distances to largest Massachusetts cities

• Boston
• Worcester
• Springfield
• Cambridge
• Lowell
• City of Lowell
• Brockton
• New Bedford
• Quincy
• Fall River
• Newton
• Somerville
• Lawrence
• City of Somerville
• Framingham Center
• Haverhill
• Waltham
• Medford

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