Wakefield, Massachusetts
Wakefield: Town in Massachusetts
About
Wakefield is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,932 and a population density of 3,156 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,051 inhabitants.
The town was created 387 years ago in 1637.
Quick Facts about Wakefield
| Population : | 27,051 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 01880 |
| Area : | 7.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1638 (387 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:50:44 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 3,424 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wakefield is located at 42°30'23"N 71°4'22"W (42.5064800, -71.0728300).
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Official website of Wakefield
Demographics
The population of Wakefield increased by 7.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,932 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,461 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,667 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,173 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,810 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,894 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,900 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,095 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,053 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,045 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,051 | 0.02% | estimation process |
Wakefield zip code is 01880.
County name: Middlesex, County
fips: 25017
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People born in Wakefield (39)
People born in Wakefield, including football player Leo Douglass, anthropologist Carleton S. Coon, writer Israel Horovitz, .
List
- John Anthony Volpe (American politician (1908-1994)) he was born in 08/12/1908
- John Galvin (United States Army general) he was born in 13/05/1929
- Michael Souza (Italian ice hockey forward) he was born in 28/01/1978
- Jeremiah E. O'Connell (American politician (1883-1964)) he was born in 08/07/1883
- John Lilley (American ice hockey player) he was born in 03/08/1972
- William Brewster (Massachusetts ornithologist) he was born in 05/07/1851
- David Dellinger (American activist) he was born in 22/08/1915
- Albert P. Langtry (American politician) he was born in 27/07/1860
- Andy Harrington (American baseball player) he was born in 13/11/1888
- Malia Scotch Marmo (American screenwriter) she was born in 04/05/1957
- C. Hartley Grattan (American historian and economist) he was born in 19/10/1902
- Greye La Spina (American writer) she was born in 10/07/1880
- Harry Cobe (American racecar driver) he was born in 17/12/1885
- Joe Cannata (ice hockey goaltender from the USA) he was born in 02/01/1990
- Mark Kumpel (American ice hockey player and coach) he was born in 07/03/1961
- Lucius Beebe (American photographer and writer) he was born in 09/12/1902
- Marcia Pankratz (American field hockey player) she was born in 01/10/1964
- Michele McPhee (American journalist) she was born in 08/04/1970
Schools in Wakefield
College & universities near Wakefield, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165255 | Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics | Woburn (MA) | 01801-6819 |
| 451264 | Millennium Training Institute | Woburn (MA) | 01801 |
| 166407 | Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing | Medford (MA) | 02155 |
| 373678 | New England Hair Academy | Malden (MA) | 02148 |
| 407179 | Empire Beauty School-Malden | Malden (MA) | 02148 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wakefield, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
Post offices near Wakefield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Post Office | Wakefield (MA) | 01880 |
| Reading Post Office | Reading (MA) | 01867 |
| Greenwood Post Office | Wakefield (MA) | 01880 |
| Lynnfield Post Office | Lynnfield (MA) | 01940 |
| Stoneham Post Office | Stoneham (MA) | 02180 |
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 |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Distance to Other Cities
Wakefield distances to largest Massachusetts cities
