Medford
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Medford is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 59,659 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Somerville, 2.4 miles S.
- 59,659residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 8.1 sq miland area · 21.0 km²
- 7,365 / sq mipopulation density
- 02155main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Medford
Medford is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the time of the 2020 United States census, Medford's population was 59,659. It is home to Tufts University, which has its campus on both sides of the Medford and Somerville border.
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Living in Medford
- Median household income
- $129,540
- Median home value
- $755,500
- Median rent
- $2,509/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Medford had 59,659 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 59,659 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,365 per sq mi (2,843 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Medford at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 59,659 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.10 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4242° N, 71.1093° W |
| ZIP codes | 02155, 02144, 02145, 02474 |
| Official website | medford.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2539835 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Medford
- Somerville2.4 mi S
- Malden2.6 mi E
- Winchester2.7 mi NW
- Arlington2.8 mi W
- Everett3.1 mi SE
- Cambridge3.4 mi S
- Melrose3.4 mi NE
- Stoneham3.5 mi N
- Belmont4.2 mi SW
- Chelsea4.4 mi SE
- Woburn5.0 mi NW
- Watertown5.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Medford
What county is Medford in?
Medford is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Medford, MA?
59,659 people lived in Medford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Medford, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02155. Other ZIP codes: 02144, 02145, 02474.
What is the elevation of Medford?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Medford?
Somerville (2.4 mi), Malden (2.6 mi), Winchester (2.7 mi), Arlington (2.8 mi), Everett (3.1 mi).
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