Billerica, Massachusetts
Billerica: Town in Massachusetts
About
Billerica is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,243 and a population density of 1,524 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 43,021 inhabitants.
The town was created 373 years ago in 1651.
Quick Facts about Billerica
| Population : | 43,021 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Area : | 26.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 249 feet / 76 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1652 (373 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 17:52:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 01821 |
| Density : | 1,630 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Billerica is located at 42°33'30"N 71°16'8"W (42.5584300, -71.2689500).
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Official website of Billerica
Demographics
The population of Billerica increased by 6.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 40,243 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,096 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 41,502 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,994 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 42,380 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 42,656 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,770 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 43,733 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 43,487 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 43,367 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43,021 | -0.8% | estimation process |
Billerica zip code is 01821.
County name: Middlesex, County
fips: 25017
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People born in Billerica (17)
People born in Billerica, including retired professional ice hockey forward Paul Miller, politician Onslow Stearns, musician Brad Gowans, .
List
- Joseph Richardson (American politician (1778-1871)) he was born in 01/02/1778
- Brett Maron (American soccer player) she was born in 02/06/1986
- Jim Todd (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 01/01/1952
- Mike Mastrullo (American and Italian ice hockey player (1957-)) he was born in 05/05/1957
- Blaise MacDonald (College ice hockey coach) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Dean Jenkins (Professional ice hockey player) he was born in 21/11/1959
- Dennis McCauley (American ice hockey player) he was born in 15/08/1985
- Julius Sumner Miller (American physicist) he was born in 17/05/1909
- Kory Falite (American ice hockey player) he was born in 18/07/1986
- Henry A. Stearns (American mill owner and politician) he was born in 23/10/1825
- Johnny Stearns (American actor (1916-2001)) he was born in 13/10/1916
- Richard Carrier (witness during the 1692 Salem witch trials) he was born in 19/07/1674
- B. J. Snowden (American Songwriter)
- Dave Dunham he was born in 27/03/1964
Schools in Billerica
College & universities near Billerica, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166887 | Middlesex Community College | Bedford (MA) | 01730-9124 |
| 412535 | Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing | Billerica (MA) | 01821-5499 |
| 410964 | EINE Inc | Tewksbury (MA) | 01876 |
| 166498 | Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute | Lowell (MA) | 01852-1909 |
| 166513 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell (MA) | 01854-5104 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Billerica, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Billerica
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Billerica Post Office | Billerica (MA) | 01821 |
| Nutting Lak Post Office | Nutting Lake (MA) | 01865 |
| North Billerica Post Office | North Billerica (MA) | 01862 |
| Pinehur Post Office | Pinehurst (MA) | 01866 |
| Tewksbury Post Office | Tewksbury (MA) | 01876 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Marlborough | 39,290 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Billerica distances to largest Massachusetts cities
