Melrose
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Melrose is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 29,817 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 135 ft (41 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Malden, 1.8 miles S.
- 29,817residents (2020 Census)
- 135 ftelevation · 41 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.1 km²
- 6,367 / sq mipopulation density
- 02176main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Melrose
Melrose is a city located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Its population as of the 2020 census was 29,817. It is a suburb located approximately seven miles north of Boston. It is situated in the center of the triangle created by Interstates 93, 95 and U.S. Route 1.
The land that comprises Melrose was first settled in 1628 and was once part of Charlestown and then Malden. It became the Town of Melrose in 1850 and then the City of Melrose in 1900.
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Living in Melrose
- Median household income
- $133,953
- Median home value
- $822,900
- Median rent
- $1,970/mo
- Median age
- 43.6
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Melrose had 29,817 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,817 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,367 per sq mi (2,458 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Melrose at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 29,817 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.68 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4557° N, 71.0590° W |
| ZIP codes | 02176, 02148 |
| Official website | cityofmelrose.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2540115 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Melrose
- Malden1.8 mi S
- Stoneham2.3 mi NW
- Saugus2.5 mi E
- Medford3.4 mi SW
- Wakefield3.4 mi N
- Everett3.4 mi S
- Revere4.2 mi SE
- Chelsea4.3 mi S
- Winchester4.4 mi W
- Somerville5.0 mi SW
- Lynn5.2 mi E
- Woburn5.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Melrose
What county is Melrose in?
Melrose is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Melrose, MA?
29,817 people lived in Melrose at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Melrose, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02176. Other ZIP codes: 02148.
What is the elevation of Melrose?
135 feet (41 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Melrose?
Malden (1.8 mi), Stoneham (2.3 mi), Saugus (2.5 mi), Medford (3.4 mi), Wakefield (3.4 mi).
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