Malden, MA GIS Map
Malden is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with a population of about 66,263. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Middlesex County
- Population
- 66,263
- Elevation
- 12 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.4251, -71.0662
- ZIP code
- 02148
- Land area
- 5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Malden, MA
Malden is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the time of the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 66,263 people.
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Cities Near Malden
- Everett, MA1 mi
- Medford, MA2 mi
- Revere, MA3 mi
- Somerville, MA3 mi
- Cambridge, MA4 mi
- Boston, MA5 mi
- Lynn, MA7 mi
- Brookline, MA7 mi
Other Cities in Middlesex County
GIS Data for Malden, MA
The Malden map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Malden without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Malden Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
65,906
Households
26,042
Median household income
$100,606
Median age
35.8 years
Median home value
$633,500
Median gross rent
$2,204/mo
Owner-occupied homes
41.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
Below poverty level
11.4%
Land area
5 sq mi
Population density
13,064 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Malden
Malden Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
59,450
April 2020 (estimates base)
66,274
July 2024 estimate
66,693
Change 2010-2020
+11.5%
Change 2020-2024
+0.6%
Photos of Malden
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Malden
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Malden.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192-194 Commercial Street | 192-194 Commercial Street, 02148 | Leased | 11,393 | Dec 2034 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Malden
General soil map unit at the city center: Windsor-Urban land-Paxton-Newport
Soil Properties
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 16.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 8%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land38%
- Windsor15%
Entisols · Typic Udipsamments
- Paxton12%
Inceptisols · Oxyaquic Dystrudepts
- Newport10%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Canton5%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Winooski5%
Entisols · Aquic Udifluvents
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Malden
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Boston Logan Intl Ap, Ma weather station, elevation 12 ft, 5.3 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 82°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 23°F
Annual precipitation
43.6 in
Annual snowfall
49.2 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 37 | 39 | 46 | 56 | 66 | 76 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 62 | 52 | 42 |
| Avg low °F | 23 | 25 | 31 | 41 | 50 | 60 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 48 | 38 | 29 |
| Precip. in | 3.39 | 3.21 | 4.17 | 3.63 | 3.25 | 3.89 | 3.27 | 3.23 | 3.56 | 4.03 | 3.66 | 4.30 |
| Snow in | 14.3 | 14.4 | 9.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 9.0 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Malden
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Middlesex County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 96.9 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Ice StormVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Malden FAQ
What county is Malden in?
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Malden, Massachusetts is located in Middlesex County.
What is the population of Malden?
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Malden has a population of about 66,263, making it the number 16 of the 50 Massachusetts cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Malden?
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The elevation of Malden is approximately 12 feet (4 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Malden?
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The ZIP code for Malden is 02148.
What time zone is Malden in?
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Malden is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Malden from Boston?
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Malden is about 5 miles from Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, in a straight line.
What cities are near Malden?
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Cities near Malden include Everett, MA (1 miles); Medford, MA (2 miles); Revere, MA (3 miles); Somerville, MA (3 miles); Cambridge, MA (4 miles).
Local notes for Malden, MA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.