Easthampton Massachusetts Map

About Easthampton, Massachusetts

Easthampton is a locality in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 16,100. The population density is 850.0 people per km². Easthampton is located at 42.2668°N, 72.6690°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1027.

Easthampton unfolds with a quiet grace, its landscape a thoughtful arrangement of rolling hills that soften into fertile valleys, a gentle topography shaped by ancient glaciers. It lies 4.1 miles west-south-west of Pioneer Valley, MA (from Pioneer Valley, MA: bearing 245°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south of Hampshire. The Connecticut River's broad, slow-moving presence is felt even at a distance, a silver ribbon that lends a certain humidity to the air, especially in the lingering warmth of late summer afternoons when the light takes on a honeyed hue. The town itself is a collection of neighborhoods, some tightly clustered around a village green, others sprawling outwards, each with its own character. Mature trees, maples and oaks mostly, line the streets, their canopies forming a verdant ceiling that offers shade and a sense of enduring permanence. The air here often carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and distant pine, a refreshing counterpoint to the more urban hum that can be found in neighboring cities. The history of Easthampton is deeply rooted in the industrious spirit of its early settlers, who harnessed the power of its waterways for mills and manufactories. For generations, its economy was tied to the production of textiles and cutlery, a legacy still visible in the sturdy brick buildings that stand as silent witnesses to that era. The town's transformation into a center for education, most notably with the presence of a prominent college, has brought a vibrant intellectual energy, a youthful pulse that blends with the established rhythms of local life. Easthampton has also become a haven for artists and craftspeople, drawn by the affordability and the serene surroundings, contributing to a unique cultural tapestry. The annual summer festival, a tradition stretching back decades, is a particular point of pride, a time when the community comes together to celebrate its shared identity with music, food, and a palpable sense of connection.

About This Easthampton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Easthampton, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.266757, -72.66898. 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 Easthampton and Hampshire County.

Detailed location data for Easthampton includes the ZIP code (01027), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Hampshire County (Northampton), and school district assignment (Easthampton 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 Easthampton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.