Lawrence, MA GIS Map
Lawrence is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, with a population of about 89,143. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Essex County
- Population
- 89,143
- Elevation
- 44 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.7070, -71.1631
- ZIP codes (4)
- 01840, 01841, 01842, 01843
- Land area
- 6.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Lawrence, MA
Lawrence is a city located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, on the Merrimack River. At the 2020 census the city had a population of 89,143. Surrounding communities include Methuen to the north, Andover to the southwest, and North Andover to the east. Lawrence and Salem were the county seats of Essex County, until the state abolished county government in 1999. Lawrence is part of the Merrimack Valley.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Lawrence
- Methuen, MA2 mi
- Salem, NH6 mi
- Haverhill, MA6 mi
- Lowell, MA9 mi
- Hudson, NH13 mi
- Derry, NH15 mi
- Londonderry, NH15 mi
- Nashua, NH16 mi
Other Cities in Essex County
GIS Data for Lawrence, MA
The Lawrence map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Lawrence without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Lawrence Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
88,736
Households
31,142
Median household income
$60,433
Median age
32.6 years
Median home value
$415,200
Median gross rent
$1,662/mo
Owner-occupied homes
28.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
Below poverty level
17.6%
Land area
6.9 sq mi
Population density
12,805 / sq mi
County
Lawrence Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
76,377
April 2020 (estimates base)
89,165
July 2024 estimate
89,332
Change 2010-2020
+16.7%
Change 2020-2024
+0.2%
Photos of Lawrence
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Lawrence
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Lawrence.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
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| IRS Center | 310 Lowell Street, 01810 | Owned | 384,484 | — |
| 280 Merrrimack Street | 280 Merrimack Street, 01843 | Leased | 30,447 | May 2040 |
| Heritage Place - Lawrence | 439 S Union St, 01843 | Leased | 29,217 | Jul 2036 |
| Heritage Place - Lawrence | 439 S Union St, 01843 | Leased | 29,217 | Sep 2026 |
| Heritage Place - Lawrence | 439 S Union St, 01843 | Leased | 29,217 | Apr 2027 |
| Heritage Place - Lawrence | 439 S Union St, 01843 | Leased | 29,217 | Nov 2029 |
| Lawrence Municipal Airport | 97 Commerce Way North East Jet Center, 01845 | Leased | 4,528 | Feb 2035 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Lawrence
General soil map unit at the city center: Windsor-Urban land-Paxton-Newport
Soil Properties
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 16.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 8%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land38%
- Windsor15%
Entisols · Typic Udipsamments
- Paxton12%
Inceptisols · Oxyaquic Dystrudepts
- Newport10%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Canton5%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Winooski5%
Entisols · Aquic Udifluvents
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Lawrence
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Lawrence, Ma weather station, elevation 50 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 83°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 20°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 35 | 37 | 45 | 57 | 68 | 77 | 83 | 81 | 74 | 62 | 51 | 41 |
| Avg low °F | 20 | 21 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 65 | 64 | 56 | 44 | 35 | 26 |
| Precip. in | 4.17 | 3.77 | 4.68 | 4.15 | 3.81 | 4.11 | 3.66 | 3.72 | 3.90 | 4.69 | 3.85 | 4.74 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Lawrence
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Essex County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 95.6 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Coastal FloodingVery High
- Ice StormVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Lawrence FAQ
What county is Lawrence in?
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Lawrence, Massachusetts is located in Essex County.
What is the population of Lawrence?
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Lawrence has a population of about 89,143, making it the number 11 of the 50 Massachusetts cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Lawrence?
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The elevation of Lawrence is approximately 44 feet (13 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Lawrence?
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ZIP codes for Lawrence include 01840, 01841, 01842, 01843.
What time zone is Lawrence in?
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Lawrence is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Lawrence from Boston?
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Lawrence is about 25 miles from Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, in a straight line.
What cities are near Lawrence?
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Cities near Lawrence include Methuen, MA (2 miles); Salem, NH (6 miles); Haverhill, MA (6 miles); Lowell, MA (9 miles); Hudson, NH (13 miles).
Local notes for Lawrence, MA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.