Peabody is a city of approximately 54,000 residents and is located 15 miles northeast of Boston with access to four major highways (Route 128, Route 1, Interstate 95 and Route 114). Peabody is also known as the "Leather City" or "Tanner City" because at one time it was the center of New England's leather industry. The city boasts Brooksby Farm, the North Shore Mall and Centennial Park a business park. In 2021,
Realtor.com named Peabody the 3-d hottest zip code in the USA. Peabody was also named one of the most playful cities in the USA for its commitment to parks and playgrounds.