Reading
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Reading is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 25,518 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Wakefield, 3.0 miles SE.
- 25,518residents (2020 Census)
- 10.0 sq miland area · 25.8 km²
- 2,558 / sq mipopulation density
- 01867ZIP code
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Living in Reading
- Median household income
- $165,912
- Median home value
- $809,000
- Median rent
- $1,991/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Reading had 25,518 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,518 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,558 per sq mi (988 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Reading at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 25,518 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.98 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Coordinates | 42.5352° N, 71.1054° W |
| ZIP code | 01867 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501756130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Reading
- Wakefield3.0 mi SE
- North Reading3.2 mi N
- Lynnfield3.4 mi E
- Wilmington3.6 mi NW
- Woburn4.1 mi SW
- Stoneham4.2 mi S
- Burlington5.4 mi SW
- Melrose6.0 mi SE
- Winchester6.0 mi S
- Pinehurst6.5 mi W
- Saugus6.6 mi SE
- Peabody6.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Reading
What county is Reading in?
Reading is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Reading, MA?
25,518 people lived in Reading at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Reading, MA?
The ZIP code of Reading is 01867.
What towns are near Reading?
Wakefield (3.0 mi), North Reading (3.2 mi), Lynnfield (3.4 mi), Wilmington (3.6 mi), Woburn (4.1 mi).
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