Georgetown, Massachusetts

Georgetown, Massachusetts
Spire of the First Congregational Church in Georgetown
Nickname(s): 
New Rowley
(former official name)
Location in Essex County and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Coordinates: 42°43′30″N 70°59′30″W / 42.72500°N 70.99167°W / 42.72500; -70.99167
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Settled1639
Incorporated1838
Government
  TypeOpen town meeting
Area
  Total
13.2 sq mi (34.1 km2)
  Land12.9 sq mi (33.3 km2)
  Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation
79 ft (24 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
8,470
  Density640/sq mi (250/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
01833
Area code351/978
FIPS code25-25625
GNIS feature ID0619445
Websitewww.georgetownma.gov

Georgetown is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,470 at the 2020 census. It was incorporated in 1838 from part of Rowley.