Wakefield
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Wakefield is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 27,090 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lynnfield, 2.5 miles NE.
- 27,090residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 7.4 sq miland area · 19.1 km²
- 3,664 / sq mipopulation density
- 01880main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Wakefield
Wakefield is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, in the greater Boston metropolitan area, incorporated in 1812 and located about 12.5 mi (20.1 km) north-northwest of Downtown Boston. Wakefield's population was 27,090 at the 2020 census. Wakefield is home to Lake Quannapowitt.
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Living in Wakefield
- Median household income
- $134,306
- Median home value
- $723,500
- Median rent
- $1,958/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Wakefield had 27,090 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,090 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,664 per sq mi (1,415 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wakefield at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 27,090 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.39 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5044° N, 71.0641° W |
| ZIP codes | 01880, 01940 |
| Official website | wakefield.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501772215 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wakefield
- Lynnfield2.5 mi NE
- Stoneham2.7 mi SW
- Reading3.0 mi NW
- Melrose3.4 mi S
- Saugus3.6 mi SE
- Woburn4.7 mi W
- Malden5.2 mi S
- North Reading5.2 mi N
- Peabody5.3 mi NE
- Winchester5.4 mi SW
- Lynn5.7 mi E
- Medford6.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Wakefield
What county is Wakefield in?
Wakefield is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Wakefield, MA?
27,090 people lived in Wakefield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wakefield, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01880. Other ZIP codes: 01940.
What is the elevation of Wakefield?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wakefield?
Lynnfield (2.5 mi), Stoneham (2.7 mi), Reading (3.0 mi), Melrose (3.4 mi), Saugus (3.6 mi).
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