Winchester, Massachusetts
Winchester: town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
About
Winchester is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,374 and a population density of 3,393 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,678 inhabitants.
The town was created 386 years ago in 1639.
Quick Facts about Winchester
| Population | 22,678 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Postal code | 01890 |
| Area | 6.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4523,-71.1370 |
| Altitude | 62 feet / 19 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1640 (386 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:14:33 (12th May 2026) |
| Density | 3,600 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 39℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Winchester is located at 42°27'8"N 71°8'13"W (42.4523200, -71.1370000).
Winchester map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind around 6 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Winchester increased by 5.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,374 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,726 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,034 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,280 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,451 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,571 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,679 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,802 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,800 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,799 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,678 | -0.53% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Winchester
1Shannon Beach
Mystic River Path, Winchester, MA 01890, United States View details
Phone: +16177275380 | Website available
2Griffin Museum-Photography
67 Shore Rd, Winchester, MA 01890, United States View details
Phone: +17817291158 | Website available
3The Splash Park at Borggaard Beach
11 Palmer St, Winchester, MA 01890, United States View details
4North Reservoir Lookout
12 Alben St, Winchester, MA 01890, United States View details
5Sucker Brook Conservation Area
Winchester, MA 01890, United States View details
People born in Winchester (63)
People born in Winchester, including figure skater Maribel Vinson, ice hockey player Leon Tuck, astronaut John L. Finley, .
More notable people
- Jon Favreau (American speechwriter) he was born in 02/06/1981
- Jay Pandolfo (American ice hockey player) he was born in 27/12/1974
- Brian White (American ice hockey player) he was born in 07/02/1976
- Brian Wilson (Baseball pitcher) he was born in 16/03/1982
- Gordon Smith (American ice hockey player) he was born in 14/02/1908
- Lyman Bradford Smith (U.S. botanist (1904-1997)) he was born in 11/09/1904
- Brad Whitford (American rock guitarist, songwriter) he was born in 23/02/1952
- Mark Feeney (American journalist) he was born in 28/07/1957
- Dan Spang (American ice hockey player) he was born in 16/08/1983
- Patrick Aufiero (American ice hockey player) he was born in 01/07/1980
- Joe Bellino (Player of American football (1938-2019)) he was born in 13/03/1938
- Vic Firth (American musician) he was born in 02/06/1930
- Raymond Jeanloz (American astronomer) he was born in 18/08/1952
- Victor H. Fazio (American politician) he was born in 11/10/1942
- Dudley Murphy (American film director) he was born in 10/07/1897
- Edwin Holt (American psychologist) he was born in 21/08/1873
- John Carter (Ice Hockey Player) he was born in 03/05/1963
- Art Johnson (United States Navy sailor) he was born in 16/07/1919
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Winchester, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166407 | Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing | Medford (MA) | 02155 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Winchester, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Winchester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester Post Office | Winchester (MA) | 01890 |
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
Winchester distances to largest Massachusetts cities