Watertown
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Watertown is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Belmont, 1.8 miles N.
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.4 km²
- 02472main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Watertown
Watertown is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, part of Greater Boston. The population was 35,329 in the 2020 census. Its neighborhoods include Bemis, Coolidge Square, East Watertown, Watertown Square, and the West End.
Watertown was one of the first Massachusetts Bay Colony settlements organized by Puritan settlers in 1630. The city is home to the Perkins School for the Blind, the Armenian Library and Museum of America, and the historic Watertown Arsenal, which produced military armaments from 1816 through World War II.
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Living in Watertown
- Median household income
- $126,265
- Median home value
- $784,600
- Median rent
- $2,502/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | City |
| Land area | 4.00 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3695° N, 71.1779° W |
| ZIP codes | 02472, 02135, 02458, 02460, 02478 |
| Official website | watertown-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2573405 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watertown
- Belmont1.8 mi N
- Newton3.0 mi SW
- Cambridge3.1 mi E
- Arlington3.5 mi N
- Waltham3.5 mi W
- Brookline3.6 mi SE
- Somerville4.2 mi E
- Medford5.2 mi NE
- Lexington5.9 mi NW
- Winchester6.0 mi N
- Weston6.4 mi W
- Everett6.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Watertown
What county is Watertown in?
Watertown is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Watertown, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02472. Other ZIP codes: 02135, 02458, 02460, 02478.
What is the elevation of Watertown?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watertown?
Belmont (1.8 mi), Newton (3.0 mi), Cambridge (3.1 mi), Arlington (3.5 mi), Waltham (3.5 mi).
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