Townsend
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Townsend is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 9,127 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 315 ft (96 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pepperell, 5.6 miles E.
- 9,127residents (2020 Census)
- 315 ftelevation · 96 m
- 32.7 sq miland area · 84.7 km²
- 279 / sq mipopulation density
- 01469main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Townsend
Townsend is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 9,127 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name.
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Living in Townsend
- Median household income
- $121,528
- Median home value
- $433,200
- Median rent
- $1,469/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Townsend had 9,127 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,127 |
|---|---|
| Density | 279 per sq mi (108 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Townsend at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 9,127 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.71 sq mi (84.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6650° N, 71.7119° W |
| ZIP codes | 01469, 01474 |
| Official website | townsend.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501770360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Townsend
- Pepperell5.6 mi E
- Mason, NH5.7 mi N
- Lunenburg5.7 mi S
- Brookline, NH6.1 mi N
- Ashby6.2 mi W
- Fitchburg6.8 mi SW
- Shirley7.3 mi SE
- East Pepperell7.6 mi E
- Greenville, NH7.8 mi NW
- Groton8.3 mi SE
- Hollis, NH8.7 mi NE
- Ayer9.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Townsend
What county is Townsend in?
Townsend is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Townsend, MA?
9,127 people lived in Townsend at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Townsend, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01469. Other ZIP codes: 01474.
What is the elevation of Townsend?
315 feet (96 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Townsend?
Pepperell (5.6 mi), Mason (5.7 mi), Lunenburg (5.7 mi), Brookline (6.1 mi), Ashby (6.2 mi).
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