Wakefield Massachusetts Map

About Wakefield, Massachusetts

Wakefield is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 27,000. The population density is 1650.0 people per km². Wakefield is located at 42.5065°N, 71.0728°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1880.

Wakefield, Massachusetts, unfolds as a landscape of gentle slopes and shimmering water, where the sky often wears a muted, pearlescent hue. It lies 1.8 miles south-east of Reading, MA (from Reading, MA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of Cambridge. The town breathes with the steady pulse of New England, its character a quiet blend of residential calm and the enduring hum of commerce. Broad streets, lined with mature trees that cast intricate shadows in the late afternoon sun, lead toward the central commons, a verdant heart where community life unfurls. Crystal Lake, a jewel reflecting the shifting moods of the heavens, anchors the town’s geography, its shores offering a tranquil counterpoint to the surrounding suburban sprawl. The air here, especially after a rain shower, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and distant pine. The history of Wakefield is deeply entwined with the very land it occupies, a testament to generations who shaped its destiny. Originally settled as a part of the larger colonial enterprise, it later found its footing as a manufacturing hub, its factories once echoing with the clang of industry that fueled the nation's growth. The legacy of those days can still be glimpsed in the architecture, the sturdy brick buildings that now house a diverse array of businesses, from artisanal shops to modern enterprises. The local economy, while having diversified significantly from its industrial past, retains a strong sense of local ownership and entrepreneurship, a spirit that seems to resonate with the enduring resilience of this Massachusetts locality. Wakefield’s past is not a distant memory but a tangible presence, a foundation upon which its present continues to be built.

About This Wakefield Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Wakefield includes the ZIP code (01880), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Wakefield School District). 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 Wakefield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.