Lynn, MA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Lynn? It is an incorporated city in Essex County, Massachusetts, with an estimated 94,299 people according to our dataset. It lies at 42.478°N, 70.966°W in Eastern time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Lynn, MA?

What is the population of Lynn, MA?

Lynn has an estimated population of 94,299. That makes it the 11th largest of the 139 places we list in Massachusetts, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Massachusetts has about 5,199 residents, so Lynn is roughly 18.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Massachusetts with a similar population include Brockton (95,708), Quincy (94,470), Fall River (89,541), Newton (88,414), Somerville (81,360). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Lynn differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Lynn?

Lynn has about 8,775 people per square mile (3,388 per square kilometer), which we classify as an urban core. Within Massachusetts, it is denser than about 92% of the listed places. Streets at this level typically mix apartment buildings, mixed-use blocks and frequent transit, and many errands can be done on foot. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Lynn use?

Lynn uses 6 ZIP codes: 01905, 01904, 01902, 01901, 01903, 01910. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 0 are assigned to the Northeast (New England, New Jersey and Puerto Rico). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Lynn in?

Lynn is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is La Porte, IN, about 809 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Lynn located in Massachusetts?

Lynn lies in the northeastern part of Massachusetts, at 42.478° north latitude and 70.966° west longitude. The state capital, Boston, is about 13 miles to the southwest. The closest listed place in another state is Nashua, NH, roughly 33 miles to the northwest, which shows how near Lynn is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Cambridge, MA, 10 miles to the southwest.

Which cities are near Lynn, MA?

The closest listed place to Lynn is Peabody, MA, 3.9 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Lynn in?

Lynn is in Essex County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 25009. The county contains 10 places in our data, 10 of which have their own page here. Other places in the county include Lawrence (80,028), Haverhill (64,014), Peabody (53,070), Methuen Town (50,706), Salem (43,226). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Lynn from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Lynn is closest to New York, NY at about 196 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,601 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Lynn?

Yes. Our data lists 4 other places named Lynn: Lynn, IN (1,027), Lynn, AL (635), Lynn, AR (264), Lynn, CO (61). When you search for Lynn, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Lynn in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Planning a move to Lynn?

If you are weighing Lynn, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.