North Reading Massachusetts Map

About North Reading, Massachusetts

North Reading is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 15,600. The population density is 480.0 people per km². North Reading is located at 42.5751°N, 71.0787°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1864.

North Reading unfolds across a landscape of gentle, wooded hills and meandering streams, a place where the deep greens of pine and oak dominate the horizon. It lies 3.5 miles north-north-east of Reading, MA (from Reading, MA: bearing 14°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-west of Lynn. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a testament to the rich loam that underpins this corner of Middlesex County. Stone walls, remnants of earlier endeavors, crisscross properties, their moss-laden surfaces suggesting a patient accumulation of seasons. The terrain, neither dramatically mountainous nor flatly agrarian, offers a pleasing, varied topography, with pockets of open fields appearing like welcome surprises amidst the dense foliage, and the sky above, when clear, stretches out in a pale, washed-blue expanse. The roots of North Reading run deep, tracing back to the colonial era when its land was primarily agricultural, yielding crops to sustain early settlements. Though the rhythm of farming has softened, a connection to the land persists, visible in the preservation of open spaces and the enduring presence of family homesteads. The local economy, once tied to agriculture and later to small manufacturing, now finds its pulse in a blend of retail, service industries, and the daily commutes of its residents to surrounding economic hubs. A notable landmark, the historic Flint Public Library, stands as a quiet sentinel, its architecture hinting at a civic pride that has weathered generations, while the town's general character remains one of quiet deliberation, where community life often unfolds with a steady, unhurried grace.

About This North Reading Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of North Reading, 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 North Reading and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for North Reading includes the ZIP code (01864), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), 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 North Reading is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.