Middleton Massachusetts Map

About Middleton, Massachusetts

Middleton is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 10,200. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Middleton is located at 42.5951°N, 71.0162°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1949.

Middleton unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape sculpted by glacial retreat and the patient work of water. It lies 4.6 miles west-north-west of Danvers, MA (from Danvers, MA: bearing 288°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-west of Lynn. Gentle hills, cloaked in oak and maple, give way to marshy expanses and the meandering course of the Ipswich River, a silken ribbon reflecting the ever-changing Essex County sky. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a spring rain, and in autumn, the sharp, sweet perfume of fallen leaves. Stone walls, softened by moss and the passage of seasons, still delineate fields that once fed a burgeoning population, their weathered faces a quiet testament to the human hands that shaped this land. In the late afternoon, sunlight, diffused by a veil of high clouds, casts a pale, ethereal glow across the meadows, lending a timeless grace to the scene. Founded in the shadow of its more prominent neighbors, Middleton has long cultivated a character of quiet self-reliance. Its early economy was rooted in agriculture, with farms yielding crops that sustained families and fed local markets. Later, the millstones of the Ipswich River turned, grinding grain and powering nascent industries, a hum that has since faded but left its imprint on the town's historical narrative. Today, while some residents commute to larger centers, Middleton retains a distinct local flavor, its small businesses and community events fostering a sense of enduring connection. The town's proximity to the coast, though not directly on the shore, lends a subtle maritime influence, a whisper of salty air that occasionally drifts inland, a reminder of the broader New England heritage that Middleton proudly embodies.

About This Middleton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Middleton, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Middleton and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Middleton includes the ZIP code (01949), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Middleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.