Melrose, Massachusetts

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States; suburb of Boston, Massachusetts

Melrose is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Its population in the 2020 United States Census was 29,817.[2]

Melrose, Massachusetts
Downtown Melrose
Downtown Melrose
Official seal of Melrose, Massachusetts
Motto: 
One Community Open to All
Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts
Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts
Melrose, Massachusetts is located in the United States
Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, Massachusetts
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°27′30″N 71°04′00″W / 42.45833°N 71.06667°W / 42.45833; -71.06667
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Settled1629
Incorporated1850
City1900
Government
 • TypeMayor-council city
Area
 • Total4.77 sq mi (12.35 km2)
 • Land4.68 sq mi (12.13 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation
133 ft (41 m)
Population
 • Total29,817
 • Density6,371.15/sq mi (2,458.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
02176
Area code339/781
FIPS code25-40115
GNIS feature ID0612780
Websitewww.cityofmelrose.org

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Melrose city, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.