Lexington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Lexington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 34,454 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 213 ft (65 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hanscom AFB, 2.7 miles W.
- 34,454residents (2020 Census)
- 213 ftelevation · 65 m
- 16.4 sq miland area · 42.6 km²
- 2,097 / sq mipopulation density
- 02421main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Lexington
Lexington is a suburban town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, located 10 miles (16 km) from Downtown Boston. The population was 34,454 as of the 2020 census. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans, and was first settled by Europeans c. 1642 as a farming community. Lexington is well-known as the site of the first shots of the American Revolutionary War, in the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775, where the "Shot heard 'round the world" took place. It is home to Minute Man National Historical Park.
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Living in Lexington
- Median household income
- $238,444
- Median home value
- $1,203,100
- Median rent
- $2,891/mo
- Median age
- 47.3
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Lexington had 34,454 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,454 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,097 per sq mi (810 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lexington at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 34,454 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.43 sq mi (42.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4452° N, 71.2300° W |
| ZIP codes | 02421, 01731, 02420 |
| Official website | lexingtonma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501735215 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lexington
- Hanscom AFB2.7 mi W
- Arlington3.8 mi SE
- Waltham3.9 mi S
- Belmont4.2 mi SE
- Burlington4.3 mi N
- Lincoln4.3 mi W
- Winchester4.4 mi E
- Bedford4.5 mi NW
- Woburn4.9 mi NE
- Watertown5.9 mi SE
- Pinehurst6.1 mi N
- Medford6.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Lexington
What county is Lexington in?
Lexington is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Lexington, MA?
34,454 people lived in Lexington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lexington, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02421. Other ZIP codes: 01731, 02420.
What is the elevation of Lexington?
213 feet (65 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lexington?
Hanscom AFB (2.7 mi), Arlington (3.8 mi), Waltham (3.9 mi), Belmont (4.2 mi), Burlington (4.3 mi).
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