Malden, Massachusetts

Malden: The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

About

Malden is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 59,450 and a population density of 4,516 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 59,922 inhabitants.

The city was created 386 years ago in 1639.

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Location of Malden on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Malden

Population 59,922 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Massachusetts (United States)
County Middlesex County
Postal code 02148
Area 13.16 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.4251,-71.0662
Altitude 13 feet / 4 meters
Establishment January 01, 1640 (386 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 05:28:21 (23rd April 2026)
Density 4,552 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 0.79% (2010-2020)
Weather 58℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
Malden High School  MA image
Malden High School MA image

Geography

Malden is located at 42°25'30"N 71°3'58"W (42.4251000, -71.0661600).

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Weather

58°F
Partly Sunny
2 to 9 mph NW Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 2 to 9 mph.

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Official website of Malden

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Demographics

The population of Malden increased by 0.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 59,450 - census
2011 60,131 1.13% estimation process
2012 60,591 0.76% estimation process
2013 60,938 0.57% estimation process
2014 61,217 0.46% estimation process
2015 61,383 0.27% estimation process
2016 61,276 -0.17% estimation process
2017 61,079 -0.32% estimation process
2018 60,735 -0.57% estimation process
2019 60,470 -0.44% estimation process
2020 59,922 -0.91% estimation process
Malden zip code is 02148. County name: Middlesex, County fips: 25017
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Best Things to Do in Malden

1Pine Banks Park

Rating: 4.6 (625)

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2Fellsmere Park

Rating: 4.6 (560)

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3Bell Rock Memorial Park

Rating: 4.5 (213)

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4Devir Park

Rating: 4.3 (150)

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5Callahan Park

Rating: 4.4 (22)

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Services and Civic Places in Malden

1Malden City Hall

Rating: 4.5 (17)

215 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148 View details

Phone: +17813977000 | Website available

2Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Rating: 3.7 (6)

75 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148, United States View details

Phone: +17813383000 | Website available

People born in Malden (102)

People born in Malden, including Cartoonist Ben Yomen, U.S. military veteran Barbara E. Gove, actress Edna May Oliver, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Malden, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
373678 New England Hair Academy Malden (MA) 02148
407179 Empire Beauty School-Malden Malden (MA) 02148
442815 The Salter School-Malden Campus Malden (MA) 02148
165556 Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville Somerville (MA) 02145
166407 Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Medford (MA) 02155

Nearby Transit Stations (20)

Rail and bus stations connected to Malden, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
BON North Station 100 Legends Way RAIL
BOS South Station 2 South Station RAIL
BBY Back Bay station 145 Dartmouth St. RAIL
WOB Anderson Regional Transportation Center 100 Atlantic Ave. RAIL
RTE Route 128 station 50 University Ave RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Malden.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Malden Post Office Malden (MA) 02148
Ever Post Office Everett (MA) 02149
Chelsea Carrier Annex Post Office Chelsea (MA) 02150
Medford Post Office Medford (MA) 02155
Melr Post Office Melrose (MA) 02176

Other places with the same name (3)

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.
Newton 87,803 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Somerville 80,935 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.
Everett 46,107 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Arlington 45,169 Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Billerica 43,021 Town in Massachusetts
Woburn 40,135 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Marlborough 39,290 City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Watertown 36,125 City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Natick 35,766 Town in Massachusetts
Chelmsford 35,528 Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Malden distances to largest Massachusetts cities