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Pinehurst, Massachusetts

Pinehurst, Massachusetts
Church of Saint Mary
Church of Saint Mary
Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts
Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°32′1″N 71°13′46″W / 42.53361°N 71.22944°W / 42.53361; -71.22944
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
TownBillerica
Area
 • Total
3.77 sq mi (9.76 km2)
 • Land3.73 sq mi (9.66 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
105 ft (32 m)
Population
 • Total
7,368
 • Density1,975.34/sq mi (762.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
01866 (PO Boxes Only)
01821 (Billerica)
Area code978
FIPS code25-53680
GNIS feature ID0618551

Pinehurst is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 7,368 at the 2020 census.[2] It is in the southeastern part of town along Massachusetts Route 3A.[3][4]

Pinehurst's zip code is 01866 and is for mail delivery to the Pinehurst PO Station only. Home and office mail delivery in Pinehurst must use the Billerica, MA zip code (01821).

Geography

Pinehurst is located in eastern Middlesex County at 42°32′1″N 71°13′46″W / 42.53361°N 71.22944°W / 42.53361; -71.22944 (42.533545, -71.229582).[5] It is bordered to the southeast by the town of Burlington and to the southwest by the town of Bedford. The CDP extends west as far as Wyman Road, Webb Brook Road, and Allen Road, and north as far as Baldwin Road. The northern border of the CDP then follows Jones Brook downstream to the Shawsheen River, continuing downstream (northeast) to a power line which forms the eastern edge of the CDP.[6]

Via Massachusetts Route 3A (Boston Road), Pinehurst is 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the center of Billerica, 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Lowell, and 15 miles (24 km) northwest of downtown Boston.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.77 square miles (9.76 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 1.01%, are water. Via the Shawsheen River, Pinehurst is part of the Merrimack River watershed.

Climate

In a typical year, Pinehurst temperatures fall below 50 °F (10 °C) for 195 days per year. Annual precipitation is typically 45.3 inches per year (high in the US) and snow covers the ground 62 days per year, or 17% of the year (high in the US). It may be helpful to understand the yearly precipitation by imagining nine straight days of moderate rain per year. The humidity is below 60% for approximately 25.4 days, or 7% of the year.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19806,588
19906,6140.4%
20006,9414.9%
20107,1523.0%
20207,3683.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

At the 2000 census there were 6,941 people, 2,245 households, and 1,874 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,817 inhabitants per square mile (701.6/km2). There were 2,265 housing units at an average density of 592.8 per square mile (228.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.93% White, 1.02% African American, 0.16% Native American, 2.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30%.[9]

Of the 2,245 households 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 12.7% of households were one person and 4.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.39.

The age distribution was 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median household income was $73,713 and the median family income was $76,369. Males had a median income of $49,811 versus $37,983 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,334. About 3.9% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "P1. Race – Pinehurst CDP, Massachusetts: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "Billerica, MA - Official Website | Official Website". www.town.billerica.ma.us.
  4. ^ "Home". www.billericahistory.org.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Pinehurst CDP, Massachusetts". Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  7. ^ "Climate in Pinehurst, Massachusetts". Retrieved July 29, 2022.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  • Hazen, Henry A. (1883). History of Billerica 1653-1883. A. Williams and Co. Old Corner Bookstore 1883.
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