North Reading
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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.
- 15,554residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 13.2 sq miland area · 34.1 km²
- 1,182 / sq mipopulation density
- 01864ZIP code
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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Living in North Reading
- Median household income
- $147,768
- Median home value
- $710,500
- Median rent
- $2,259/mo
- Median age
- 43
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North Reading had 15,554 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,554 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,182 per sq mi (456 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Reading at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 15,554 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.16 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5784° N, 71.0844° W |
| ZIP code | 01864 |
| Official website | northreadingma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501748955 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Reading
- Reading3.2 mi S
- Lynnfield3.8 mi SE
- Wilmington4.2 mi W
- Middleton4.5 mi NE
- Wakefield5.2 mi S
- Andover6.2 mi NW
- Peabody6.6 mi SE
- North Andover6.6 mi N
- Danvers6.8 mi E
- Woburn7.1 mi SW
- Stoneham7.2 mi S
- Tewksbury7.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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