Peabody, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 44.8 years

Land Area: 16.4 square miles.

Zip Codes: 01960

The loss of the tanneries was a huge blow to Peabody's economy, but the city has made up for the erosion of its industrial base, at least in part, through other forms of economic development. Early in the 20th century, Peabody joined the automobile revolution, hosting the pioneer Brass Era company, Corwin Manufacturing.

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Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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229 Andover Street 1.7 miles

229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
Categories: Peabody MA

140 Commonwealth Ave, 1.9 miles

140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
Categories: Danvers MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 2.1 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 3.4 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

194 NORTH ST 5.1 miles

194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
Categories: DANVERS MA

371 BROADWAY 5.1 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

On-site only 7.3 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 7.6 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

52 BOW ST 8.7 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

16 Main Street 9.0 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 9.4 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 10.1 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 10.2 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 10.2 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

219 CENTRE ST 10.2 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 10.6 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 10.9 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

20 S BORDER RD 11.2 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

101 STATION LNDG 11.5 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

66B CONCORD ST 11.7 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

1 HARBORSIDE DR 11.8 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

POH on-site only 11.8 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 11.8 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

92 HIGH ST 12.0 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

37 MANNING ST 12.2 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 12.2 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 13.2 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 13.3 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 13.4 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 13.7 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 13.8 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 13.9 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

12 EVERETT ST 14.1 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

Onsite Only #1 14.5 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

P.O. Box 546 14.5 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

601 Concord Ave 14.6 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

138 Haverhill St, 14.7 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 14.9 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 15.0 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

114 WESTERN AVE 15.2 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

124 WESTERN AVE 15.2 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 15.3 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 15.4 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 15.7 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 15.8 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

41 CARLETON RD 15.9 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

319 Longwood Ave, 15.9 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

1285 Beacon St 16.1 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

200 SUTTON ST STE 135 16.1 miles

200 SUTTON ST STE 135
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
Categories: NORTH ANDOVER MA

358 HARVARD ST 16.2 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

35 BEDFORD ST 16.4 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

58 BEDFORD ST 16.4 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 16.4 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

376 Arsenal Street 16.5 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

1 GENERAL ST 16.8 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 16.8 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 16.9 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

510 BOSTON RD 17.0 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

345 MAIN ST 18.1 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 18.2 miles

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 18.3 miles

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

60 EAST ST STE 1400 18.4 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

215 SUMMER ST STE 14 18.5 miles

215 SUMMER ST STE 14
HAVERHILL, MA 1830
Categories: HAVERHILL MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 18.6 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 18.6 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

1 Branch St, 19.0 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

296 Main Street 19.1 miles

296 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 1830
Categories: Haverhill MA

700 Rogers Street, 19.2 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 19.5 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 19.6 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

1030 MAIN ST 19.6 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

9 HOPE AVE 19.6 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 19.7 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

21 SCHOOL ST 19.9 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

165 GRANITE ST 19.9 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 20.3 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

199 REEDSDALE RD 20.4 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 20.5 miles

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy,
Cohasset, MA 2025
Categories: Cohasset MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 20.6 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

1996 CENTRE ST 20.6 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 20.6 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

500 Congress St Ste 1e, 20.7 miles

500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

2 Adams Place Suite 305 21.3 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 21.9 miles

10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

39 Village Square, 22.0 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

24 MORRILL PL 22.2 miles

24 MORRILL PL
AMESBURY, MA 1913
Categories: AMESBURY MA

485 GRANITE ST 22.2 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 22.3 miles

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
Categories: Braintree MA

922 HIGHLAND AVE 22.5 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

289 Main St, 22.8 miles

289 Main St,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

759 GRANITE ST 22.8 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 22.9 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 22.9 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

250 POND ST 23.2 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

100 BAY STATE DR 23.2 miles

100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 23.3 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 23.3 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 23.4 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

31 STILES RD STE 1300 23.4 miles

31 STILES RD STE 1300
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

159 N BROADWAY 23.5 miles

159 N BROADWAY
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 23.5 miles

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 23.6 miles

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 24.3 miles

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
Categories: S. Weymouth MA

42 Washington Street 24.6 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Peabody, MA, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Peabody, MA and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Peabody, MA locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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How to schedule a drug test in Peabody, MA

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Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.

Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.

Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!

Urine or hair drug testing methods in Peabody, MA - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Peabody, MA centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Peabody, MA

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Peabody, MA

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Peabody, MA locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Peabody, MA?

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Peabody, MA

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Peabody, MA.

Drug Testing Locations in Peabody, MA

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Peabody, MA and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Peabody, MA have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Peabody, MA specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

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With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Peabody, MA?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Peabody, MA is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.

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Local Area Info: Peabody, Massachusetts

Peabody is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 51,251 at the 2010 census, and in 2016 the estimated population was 52,491. Peabody is located in the North Shore region of Massachusetts, and is known for its rich industrial history.

Originally known as the Northfields, Salem Farms, and Brooksby, the area was settled in 1626 by a small group of English colonists from Cape Ann led by Roger Conant. In 1752, the area was set off from Salem, and incorporated as a district of Danvers. It was referred to as "the South Parish", associated with a church located in present-day Peabody Square. In 1855, the community broke away from Danvers, and was incorporated as the independent town of South Danvers. The name was changed to Peabody on April 30, 1868, in honor of George Peabody, noted philanthropist born in present-day Peabody, widely regarded as the "father of modern philanthropy". It was granted city status in 1916. The western, less densely populated area of town is often separately, yet unofficially, referred to as West Peabody.

Peabody started off as a farming community, but its rivers and streams attracted mills which operated by water power. In particular, Peabody was a major center of New England's leather industry, which attracted immigrants from all around the world. By 1915, a third of the population was born outside the United States. In addition to becoming home to large Irish and Russian populations, Peabody developed a large community of laborers hailing from the Ottoman Empire, mostly Turkish and Kurdish speakers from the region of Harput, now known as Elaz??. The population was situated primarily on Walnut Street, where they filled boarding houses and coffee houses to such an extent that it became known as "Ottoman Street," and, more pejoratively and less accurately, "Peabody's Barbary Coast", as the United States was at war with the Ottoman Empire during World War I. One visitor even noted that signs in town were written in both English and Ottoman Turkish.

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Median Age: 44.8 years

Land Area: 16.4 square miles.

Zip Codes: 01960

The loss of the tanneries was a huge blow to Peabody's economy, but the city has made up for the erosion of its industrial base, at least in part, through other forms of economic development. Early in the 20th century, Peabody joined the automobile revolution, hosting the pioneer Brass Era company, Corwin Manufacturing.

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