Saugus
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts
Saugus is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with 28,619 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Melrose, 2.5 miles W.
- 28,619residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 10.8 sq miland area · 27.9 km²
- 2,656 / sq mipopulation density
- 01906main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Saugus
Saugus (, SAW-gəs) is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Greater Boston area. The population was 28,619 at the 2020 census. Saugus is known as the site of the first integrated iron works in North America.
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Living in Saugus
- Median household income
- $101,539
- Median home value
- $603,400
- Median rent
- $2,241/mo
- Median age
- 44.5
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Saugus had 28,619 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,619 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,656 per sq mi (1,026 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Saugus at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 28,619 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.77 sq mi (27.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4684° N, 71.0139° W |
| ZIP codes | 01906, 01905, 02176 |
| Official website | saugus-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500960015 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Saugus
- Melrose2.5 mi W
- Lynn2.7 mi E
- Revere3.5 mi S
- Malden3.5 mi SW
- Wakefield3.6 mi NW
- Stoneham4.3 mi W
- Lynnfield4.7 mi N
- Everett4.8 mi SW
- Chelsea5.0 mi S
- Peabody5.1 mi NE
- Medford5.7 mi SW
- Winthrop Town6.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Saugus
What county is Saugus in?
Saugus is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Saugus, MA?
28,619 people lived in Saugus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Saugus, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01906. Other ZIP codes: 01905, 02176.
What is the elevation of Saugus?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Saugus?
Melrose (2.5 mi), Lynn (2.7 mi), Revere (3.5 mi), Malden (3.5 mi), Wakefield (3.6 mi).
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