Bolton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Bolton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 5,665 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 387 ft (118 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Berlin, 4.1 miles SW.
- 5,665residents (2020 Census)
- 387 ftelevation · 118 m
- 19.9 sq miland area · 51.7 km²
- 284 / sq mipopulation density
- 01740ZIP code
About Bolton
Bolton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Bolton is in central Massachusetts, located 25 miles west-northwest of downtown Boston along Interstate 495. It is within Greater Boston and MetroWest regions. The population was 5,665 at the 2020 census.
Settled in the 1600s and incorporated in 1738, the town is still home to many farms and apple orchards, along with the well-known Nashoba Valley Winery and The International Golf Club, which has hosted several major tournaments. The Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area is largely located in the town near the Nashua River and Still River as well as many other parks and conservation areas.
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Living in Bolton
- Median household income
- $205,449
- Median home value
- $796,000
- Median rent
- $1,583/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Bolton had 5,665 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,665 |
|---|---|
| Density | 284 per sq mi (110 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bolton at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,665 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.95 sq mi (51.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4399° N, 71.6019° W |
| ZIP code | 01740 |
| Official website | townofbolton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502706365 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bolton
- Berlin4.1 mi SW
- Harvard4.5 mi N
- Hudson4.5 mi SE
- Stow4.7 mi E
- Lancaster4.8 mi NW
- Clinton4.9 mi SW
- South Lancaster4.9 mi W
- Boxborough5.2 mi NE
- Marlborough6.8 mi SE
- Devens7.2 mi N
- Maynard7.5 mi E
- Boylston8.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bolton
What county is Bolton in?
Bolton is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Bolton, MA?
5,665 people lived in Bolton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bolton, MA?
The ZIP code of Bolton is 01740.
What is the elevation of Bolton?
387 feet (118 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bolton?
Berlin (4.1 mi), Harvard (4.5 mi), Hudson (4.5 mi), Stow (4.7 mi), Lancaster (4.8 mi).
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