Paxton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Paxton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 5,004 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,158 ft (353 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Holden, 5.0 miles NE.
- 5,004residents (2020 Census)
- 1,158 ftelevation · 353 m
- 14.7 sq miland area · 38.0 km²
- 341 / sq mipopulation density
- 01612ZIP code
About Paxton
Paxton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,004 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Paxton
- Median household income
- $134,083
- Median home value
- $472,300
- Median rent
- $1,386/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Paxton had 5,004 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,004 |
|---|---|
| Density | 341 per sq mi (132 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paxton at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,004 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.69 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3117° N, 71.9403° W |
| ZIP code | 01612 |
| Official website | townofpaxton.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502752420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paxton
- Holden5.0 mi NE
- Spencer5.2 mi SW
- Leicester5.3 mi S
- Rutland5.5 mi N
- Oakham6.0 mi NW
- North Brookfield7.2 mi SW
- Worcester7.4 mi SE
- East Brookfield8.7 mi SW
- West Boylston8.9 mi NE
- Auburn9.2 mi SE
- New Braintree9.9 mi W
- Princeton10.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paxton
What county is Paxton in?
Paxton is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Paxton, MA?
5,004 people lived in Paxton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paxton, MA?
The ZIP code of Paxton is 01612.
What is the elevation of Paxton?
1,158 feet (353 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paxton?
Holden (5.0 mi), Spencer (5.2 mi), Leicester (5.3 mi), Rutland (5.5 mi), Oakham (6.0 mi).
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