Bedford
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Bedford is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 14,383 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 135 ft (41 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hanscom AFB, 2.8 miles S.
- 14,383residents (2020 Census)
- 135 ftelevation · 41 m
- 13.7 sq miland area · 35.4 km²
- 1,053 / sq mipopulation density
- 01730main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bedford
Bedford is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population of Bedford was 14,383 at the 2020 United States census. Bedford is a suburb of Boston, located about 21 miles (around 33.8 km) northwest.
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Living in Bedford
- Median household income
- $172,400
- Median home value
- $898,500
- Median rent
- $2,622/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
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Bedford had 14,383 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,383 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,053 per sq mi (406 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bedford at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 14,383 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.66 sq mi (35.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4988° N, 71.2818° W |
| ZIP codes | 01730, 01731 |
| Official website | town.bedford.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501704615 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bedford
- Hanscom AFB2.8 mi S
- Pinehurst3.4 mi NE
- Burlington4.1 mi E
- Billerica4.3 mi N
- Lexington4.5 mi SE
- Carlisle4.8 mi NW
- Concord4.9 mi SW
- Lincoln5.3 mi S
- Woburn6.5 mi E
- West Concord7.0 mi SW
- Wilmington7.5 mi NE
- Winchester7.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bedford
What county is Bedford in?
Bedford is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Bedford, MA?
14,383 people lived in Bedford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bedford, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01730. Other ZIP codes: 01731.
What is the elevation of Bedford?
135 feet (41 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bedford?
Hanscom AFB (2.8 mi), Pinehurst (3.4 mi), Burlington (4.1 mi), Billerica (4.3 mi), Lexington (4.5 mi).
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