North Reading, Massachusetts

North Reading: town in Massachusetts, United States

About

North Reading is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,892 and a population density of 1,103 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,904 inhabitants.

The town was created 375 years ago in 1650.

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Location of North Reading on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about North Reading

Population 15,904 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Massachusetts (United States)
County Middlesex County
Postal code 01864
Area 13.5 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.5751,-71.0787
Altitude 98 feet / 30 meters
Establishment January 01, 1651 (375 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 19:26:08 (15th April 2026)
Density 1,178 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 6.36% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Flint Memorial Library  North Reading MA image
Flint Memorial Library North Reading MA image

Geography

North Reading is located at 42°34'30"N 71°4'43"W (42.5750900, -71.0786700).

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Weather

77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
9 mph E This Afternoon

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Demographics

The population of North Reading increased by 6.36% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 14,892 - census
2011 15,094 1.34% estimation process
2012 15,250 1.02% estimation process
2013 15,336 0.56% estimation process
2014 15,432 0.62% estimation process
2015 15,516 0.54% estimation process
2016 15,528 0.08% estimation process
2017 15,517 -0.07% estimation process
2018 15,471 -0.3% estimation process
2019 15,865 2.48% estimation process
2020 15,904 0.25% estimation process
North Reading zip code is 01864. County name: Middlesex, County fips: 25017
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People born in North Reading (7)

People born in North Reading, including politician Frank Putnam Flint, actor David O'Donnell, politician in Massachusetts, US Bradley Jones, Jr., .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
167312 North Shore Community College Danvers (MA) 01923-0840

Nearby Transit Stations (21)

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

Code Name Address Type
WOB Anderson Regional Transportation Center 100 Atlantic Ave. RAIL
HHL Haverhill station Washington Street at Railroad Square RAIL
BON North Station 100 Legends Way RAIL
BBY Back Bay station 145 Dartmouth St. RAIL
BOS South Station 2 South Station RAIL

Closest post offices linked to North Reading.

Post Office Name City ZIP
North Reading Post Office North Reading (MA) 01864

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.
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
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

Distance to Other Cities

North Reading distances to largest Massachusetts cities