Stoneham
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Stoneham is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 23,244 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 154 ft (47 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Melrose, 2.3 miles SE.
- 23,244residents (2020 Census)
- 154 ftelevation · 47 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.6 km²
- 3,864 / sq mipopulation density
- 02180ZIP code
About Stoneham
Stoneham ( STO-nəm) is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, nine miles (14 km) north of downtown Boston. Its population was 23,244 at the 2020 census. Its proximity to major highways and public transportation offers convenient access to Boston and the North Shore coastal region and beaches of Massachusetts. The town is the birthplace of the Olympic figure-skating medalist Nancy Kerrigan and is the location of the Stone Zoo.
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Living in Stoneham
- Median household income
- $113,964
- Median home value
- $671,900
- Median rent
- $2,035/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Stoneham had 23,244 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,244 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,864 per sq mi (1,492 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stoneham at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 23,244 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.02 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4742° N, 71.0977° W |
| ZIP code | 02180 |
| Official website | ci.stoneham.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501767665 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stoneham
- Melrose2.3 mi SE
- Wakefield2.7 mi NE
- Winchester2.8 mi SW
- Woburn3.1 mi W
- Medford3.5 mi S
- Malden3.7 mi SE
- Reading4.2 mi N
- Saugus4.3 mi E
- Arlington5.1 mi SW
- Lynnfield5.1 mi NE
- Everett5.2 mi SE
- Burlington5.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stoneham
What county is Stoneham in?
Stoneham is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Stoneham, MA?
23,244 people lived in Stoneham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stoneham, MA?
The ZIP code of Stoneham is 02180.
What is the elevation of Stoneham?
154 feet (47 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stoneham?
Melrose (2.3 mi), Wakefield (2.7 mi), Winchester (2.8 mi), Woburn (3.1 mi), Medford (3.5 mi).
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