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About Foxborough, Massachusetts

Foxborough is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Foxborough is located at 42.0654°N, 71.2478°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2035.

Foxborough rests on the rolling terrain of Norfolk County, where the land gently slopes and rises, giving way to a landscape of mixed deciduous forests and open fields that catch the shifting New England light. It lies 5.3 miles south of Walpole, MA (from Walpole, MA: bearing 179°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-north-east of Attleboro. The air here often carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a rain, and in the late afternoon, the sun slants through the trees, casting long, warm shadows across the winding country roads. Small streams, their banks often fringed with ferns and moss, thread through the landscape, feeding into larger brooks that murmur their way towards distant rivers. The character of Foxborough is one of quiet persistence, a place where nature's slow, steady cycles are still visible, even as the hum of modern life is never far away. This land, once the domain of indigenous peoples, was settled by Europeans in the early 18th century, its early economy tied to agriculture and small-scale milling. Later, Foxborough found its footing in manufacturing, particularly in textiles and, notably, as a hub for the manufacture of shoes, a legacy that echoes in the brick buildings and the occasional weathered sign that still hints at a bygone industrial pulse. Today, while retaining a connection to its past, Foxborough’s economic heart beats with a more diversified rhythm, encompassing retail, services, and a growing technology sector, all while holding onto its identity as a suburban community with a strong sense of local pride. The Gillette Stadium, home to the New England Patriots and the New England Revolution, has become a prominent landmark, drawing a national spotlight to this corner of Massachusetts and adding a modern, energetic layer to the town's enduring charm.

About This Foxborough Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Foxborough, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.065377, -71.247831. 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 Foxborough and Norfolk County.

Detailed location data for Foxborough includes the ZIP code (02035), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Norfolk County (Dedham), and school district assignment (Foxborough 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 Foxborough is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.