Brookline
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Brookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 63,191 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newton, 3.4 miles W.
- 63,191residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 6.8 sq miland area · 17.5 km²
- 9,350 / sq mipopulation density
- 02445main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Brookline
Brookline ( ) is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, and part of the Boston metropolitan area. An exclave of Norfolk County, Brookline borders six of the City of Boston's neighborhoods: Brighton, Allston, Fenway–Kenmore, Mission Hill, Jamaica Plain, and West Roxbury. The city of Newton borders Brookline to the west. It is known for being the birthplace of U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Conan O'Brien.
The land which comprises what is today Brookline was first settled in 1638 as a hamlet in Boston, known as Muddy River (as it was settled on the west side of the river of the same name). It was incorporated as a separate town with the name of Brookline in 1705.
Several streets and railroads were laid out in the town in the 19th century. Today, these are Massachusetts Route 9 (locally Boylston St., which unofficially divides north and south Brookline) and the various branches of the MBTA's Green Line. To the north of Route 9, the area is fairly urban; the southern part is much less so.
At the time of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 63,191.
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Living in Brookline
- Median household income
- $142,101
- Median home value
- $1,246,800
- Median rent
- $2,835/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Brookline had 63,191 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 63,191 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9,350 per sq mi (3,610 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brookline at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Norfolk County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 63,191 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.76 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3239° N, 71.1420° W |
| ZIP codes | 02445, 02120, 02130, 02135, 02446, 02467 |
| Official website | brooklinema.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502109175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brookline
- Newton3.4 mi W
- Watertown3.6 mi NW
- Cambridge3.8 mi N
- Somerville5.1 mi NE
- Belmont5.4 mi NW
- Dedham5.7 mi S
- Needham5.9 mi SW
- Milton6.5 mi SE
- Boston6.6 mi E
- Arlington6.6 mi N
- Waltham6.8 mi NW
- Medford7.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brookline
What county is Brookline in?
Brookline is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Brookline, MA?
63,191 people lived in Brookline at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brookline, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02445. Other ZIP codes: 02120, 02130, 02135, 02446, 02467.
What is the elevation of Brookline?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brookline?
Newton (3.4 mi), Watertown (3.6 mi), Cambridge (3.8 mi), Somerville (5.1 mi), Belmont (5.4 mi).
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