Boxborough
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Boxborough is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 5,506 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 335 ft (102 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harvard, 3.7 miles W.
- 5,506residents (2020 Census)
- 335 ftelevation · 102 m
- 10.3 sq miland area · 26.6 km²
- 535 / sq mipopulation density
- 01719main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Boxborough
Boxborough is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,506 at the 2020 census. The town name is often simplified to "Boxboro" on highway signs and official documents.
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Living in Boxborough
- Median household income
- $144,611
- Median home value
- $706,900
- Median rent
- $1,887/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Boxborough had 5,506 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,506 |
|---|---|
| Density | 535 per sq mi (207 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Boxborough at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,506 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.28 sq mi (26.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4860° N, 71.5210° W |
| ZIP codes | 01719, 01451 |
| Official website | boxborough-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501707350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Boxborough
- Harvard3.7 mi W
- Littleton3.8 mi NE
- Stow3.9 mi S
- Littleton Common4.2 mi NE
- Acton4.2 mi E
- Bolton5.2 mi SW
- Maynard5.3 mi SE
- Devens6.2 mi NW
- Ayer6.2 mi NW
- West Concord6.4 mi E
- Hudson6.8 mi S
- Lancaster7.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Boxborough
What county is Boxborough in?
Boxborough is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Boxborough, MA?
5,506 people lived in Boxborough at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Boxborough, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01719. Other ZIP codes: 01451.
What is the elevation of Boxborough?
335 feet (102 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Boxborough?
Harvard (3.7 mi), Littleton (3.8 mi), Stow (3.9 mi), Littleton Common (4.2 mi), Acton (4.2 mi).
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