Ashland
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Ashland is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 18,832 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cordaville, 2.6 miles NW.
- 18,832residents (2020 Census)
- 187 ftelevation · 57 m
- 12.3 sq miland area · 32.0 km²
- 1,526 / sq mipopulation density
- 01721main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Ashland
Ashland is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the MetroWest region. The population was 18,832 at the 2020 United States census.
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Living in Ashland
- Median household income
- $127,539
- Median home value
- $611,700
- Median rent
- $2,452/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Ashland had 18,832 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,832 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,526 per sq mi (589 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ashland at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 18,832 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.34 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2580° N, 71.4753° W |
| ZIP codes | 01721, 01702, 01745 |
| Official website | ashlandmass.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501702130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ashland
- Cordaville2.6 mi NW
- Framingham4.0 mi NE
- Hopkinton4.1 mi SW
- Southborough4.2 mi NW
- Holliston4.4 mi S
- Sherborn5.5 mi E
- Natick6.7 mi E
- Westborough7.1 mi W
- Milford7.3 mi S
- Marlborough7.3 mi NW
- Medway7.4 mi S
- Cochituate7.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Ashland
What county is Ashland in?
Ashland is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Ashland, MA?
18,832 people lived in Ashland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ashland, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01721. Other ZIP codes: 01702, 01745.
What is the elevation of Ashland?
187 feet (57 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ashland?
Cordaville (2.6 mi), Framingham (4.0 mi), Hopkinton (4.1 mi), Southborough (4.2 mi), Holliston (4.4 mi).
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