Charlton Massachusetts Map

About Charlton, Massachusetts

Charlton is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 13,500. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Charlton is located at 42.1356°N, 71.9701°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1507.

Charlton unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where ancient woodlands meet the gentle expanse of farmland. It lies 12.3 miles south-west of Worcester, MA (from Worcester, MA: bearing 224°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-east of Southbridge. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the earthy scent of pine needles and damp soil, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin and whispers of the season's turn. Brooks, often unseen, carve their patient paths through the terrain, their presence announced by the persistent murmur of water over stones, a constant, quiet soundtrack to the unfolding days. The houses, many with broad porches, seem to settle into the land, their paint weathered by seasons of sun and snow, their gardens bursting with the determined color of perennial blooms. Charlton's history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its agricultural roots and the enduring spirit of its early settlers. For generations, this land provided sustenance, its fields yielding crops that fed families and fueled a local economy built on hard work and self-reliance. While the landscape still bears the marks of its agricultural past, the character of Charlton has evolved, embracing a more diversified economic base that includes small businesses and workshops. The very rhythm of life here is measured, not by the frantic pulse of a metropolis, but by the steady cadence of seasons and the quiet hum of everyday activity, a testament to the enduring appeal of a place that values its heritage while looking toward the future.

About This Charlton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Charlton, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.13565, -71.970074. 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 Charlton and Worcester County.

Detailed location data for Charlton includes the ZIP code (01507), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment. 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 Charlton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.