Lynnfield, Massachusetts facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lynnfield, Massachusetts
Town
Lynnfield Old Meeting House
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Location in Essex County and the state of Massachusetts.
Country	United States
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex
Settled	1638
Incorporated	1814
Government
• Type	Open town meeting
Area
• Total	10.5 sq mi (27.1 km2)
• Land	9.9 sq mi (25.6 km2)
• Water	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2)
Elevation	98 ft (30 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	13,000
• Density	1,240/sq mi (480/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code	01940
Area code(s)	339 / 781
FIPS code	25-37560
GNIS feature ID	0618299

Lynnfield is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. In 2020, about 13,000 people lived there.

Lynnfield started as two separate villages that shared one government. Lynnfield Center was mostly a farming community. South Lynnfield was a busy area with different kinds of people. Over time, these two villages grew into one successful town. Today, Lynnfield is a popular place to live, close to the city of Boston.

History of Lynnfield

Lynnfield Public Library

Lynnfield was first settled in 1638. It became a separate district from Lynn in 1782. Then, in 1814, it officially became its own town.

In the past, Lynnfield had two main parts. Lynnfield Center was home to many farmers. South Lynnfield was a busy crossroads near bigger towns. At that time, the town had inns, a rock quarry, and places to eat.

An old stagecoach road, called the "Newburyport Turnpike," went through South Lynnfield. This road later became U.S. Route 1. After World War II, many people moved to Lynnfield using this road. The town was known for fun things like horse shows and ballroom dancing. Now, Lynnfield is mostly a modern town where people live and commute to work.

In the 1960s, the United States Post Office created five-digit ZIP codes. Lynnfield was given two codes, 01940 for Lynnfield Center and 01944 for South Lynnfield. Later, 01944 was given to another town. Now, both parts of Lynnfield use the ZIP code 01940.

Geography and Travel

Lynnfield is located in Essex County, Massachusetts. It covers about 27.1 square kilometers (10.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

The Ipswich River forms the northern border of the town. Several small streams flow through Lynnfield. You can also find a few lakes and ponds here, like Suntaug Lake and Pillings Pond. Part of the Lynn Woods Reservation, a large park, is in the southeastern part of town. Also, a part of Camp Curtis Guild, a military base, is in the northwestern area.

Lynnfield is surrounded by several other towns. To the west are Wakefield, Reading, and North Reading. To the north is Middleton. To the east are Peabody and Lynn. To the south is Saugus.

The town common, which is like a central park, is about 14 miles (22.5 km) north of Boston.

Major highways like Interstate 95 and Massachusetts State Route 128 pass through Lynnfield. U.S. Highway Route 1 and Massachusetts State Route 129 also go through the town.

There are no train stations directly in Lynnfield. The closest train station is in nearby Wakefield. This station is part of the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line. There is also a bus stop in the southeastern part of Lynnfield. This bus can take you to Central Square, Lynn or to shopping malls in Peabody and Danvers. For air travel, the closest small airport is Beverly Municipal Airport. For bigger flights, Logan International Airport in Boston is the nearest option.

Population of Lynnfield

Lynnfield has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1790, there were 491 people living here. By 1950, the population had grown to 3,927. In 2020, the town had 13,000 residents.

Most people living in Lynnfield are White (94.7%). About 3.3% are Asian, and 0.5% are Black or African American. About 1.7% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Lynnfield is 43 years old. About 25.3% of the population is under 18 years old.

Education in Lynnfield

Lynnfield has its own public school system. Students attend Lynnfield High School, Lynnfield Middle School, Huckleberry Hill Elementary School, and Summer Street Elementary School. There is also a private Catholic school called Our Lady of the Assumption.

The public schools in Lynnfield are known for their high test scores. In 2020, U.S. News & World Report ranked Lynnfield High School as the 11th best high school in Massachusetts. It was also ranked seventh in math and reading skills.

Economy of Lynnfield

Lynnfield is home to the main office of HP Hood, a well-known dairy company.

A large outdoor shopping area called Market Street opened in Lynnfield in 2013. It has more than 80 stores, including restaurants and shops. In the winter, you can even find an ice rink there.

Famous People from Lynnfield

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In Spanish: Lynnfield (Massachusetts) para niños