Barre Massachusetts Map

About Barre, Massachusetts

Barre is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,400. The population density is 95.0 people per km². Barre is located at 42.4229°N, 72.1051°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1005.

Barre sleeps in the rolling hills of Worcester County, a place where the land rises and falls with a quiet dignity. It lies 19.0 miles west-south-west of Leominster, MA (from Leominster, MA: bearing 248°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-north-west of Rutland. The fields here are a patchwork of greens and golds, stitched together by stone walls that have stood for generations, their grey surfaces softened by moss and the passage of seasons. Birch trees, their papery bark catching the light, mingle with the sturdier oaks and maples, their leaves whispering secrets on the wind. The air, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a crispness, a hint of pine and damp earth, that settles over the landscape like a benediction. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a subtle strength, a gentle resilience that has shaped the character of Barre itself. The story of Barre is one of resilience and quiet industry, a history deeply rooted in the land. Once a hub for agriculture, particularly dairy farming, its economic pulse now beats with a more diverse rhythm, though the echoes of its agrarian past remain. You can still see the sturdy farmhouses, their wide porches hinting at a slower, more connected way of life. Barre has also been a center for craft and trade, its skilled hands shaping wood and metal, a legacy that continues in smaller workshops and artisan endeavors. The town retains a sense of community, a place where neighbors know each other’s names and the pace of life allows for genuine connection, a stark contrast to the hurried rush of larger cities.

About This Barre Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barre, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.422868, -72.105079. 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 Barre and Worcester County.

Detailed location data for Barre includes the ZIP code (01005), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment (Quabbin 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 Barre is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.