Berlin, Massachusetts

Berlin, Massachusetts
View from summit of Sawyer Hill, Berlin, Massachusetts
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
Coordinates: 42°22′52″N 71°38′15″W / 42.38111°N 71.63750°W / 42.38111; -71.63750
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Settled1665
Incorporated1812
Government
  TypeOpen Town Meeting
  Town AdministratorKristen L. Rubin
  Select Board
  • Margaret Stone, Chair (2027)
  • R. Scott Hawkins, Vice Chair (2026)
  • Christine Keefe, Clerk (2025)
Area
  Total
13.1 sq mi (33.9 km2)
  Land12.9 sq mi (33.5 km2)
  Water0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2)
Elevation
300 ft (91 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
3,158
  Density240/sq mi (93/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
01503
Area code351 / 978
FIPS code25-05490
GNIS feature ID0619476
Websitewww.townofberlin.com

Berlin (/ˈbɜːrlɪn/ BUR-lin) is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The town was first settled in 1665 and incorporated in 1812, and is governed under the open town meeting system. It is located 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Worcester and 29 miles (47 km) west of Boston. The population was 3,158 at the 2020 census.