North Reading

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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North Reading is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 15,554 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Reading, 3.2 miles S.

About North Reading

North Reading (pronounced, as is with Reading as ( ) is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 15,554 at the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$147,768
Median home value
$710,500
Median rent
$2,259/mo
Median age
43
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North Reading, MA population

North Reading had 15,554 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census15,554
Density1,182 per sq mi (456 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

North Reading at a glance

StateMassachusetts (MA)
CountyMiddlesex County
TypeTown
Population15,554 (2020)
Land area13.16 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Water area0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²)
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates42.5784° N, 71.0844° W
ZIP code01864
Official websitenorthreadingma.gov
Census code (GEOID)2501748955

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about North Reading

What county is North Reading in?

North Reading is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of North Reading, MA?

15,554 people lived in North Reading at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of North Reading, MA?

The ZIP code of North Reading is 01864.

What is the elevation of North Reading?

98 feet (30 m) above sea level.

What towns are near North Reading?

Reading (3.2 mi), Lynnfield (3.8 mi), Wilmington (4.2 mi), Middleton (4.5 mi), Wakefield (5.2 mi).

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