Hanover Massachusetts Map

About Hanover, Massachusetts

Hanover is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 14,200. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Hanover is located at 42.1132°N, 70.8120°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2339.

Hanover rests within the gentle embrace of southeastern Massachusetts, a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate sculpting of glaciers and the patient work of water. It lies 5.7 miles west-north-west of Marshfield, MA (from Marshfield, MA: bearing 285°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-east of Weymouth. Rolling terrain, softened by a verdant cloak of mixed hardwood and pine forests, gives way to the meandering paths of streams and the reflective stillness of ponds. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain quietude, a cool, earthy scent that speaks of damp soil and decaying leaves, a subtle perfume of the natural world. Open fields, once cleared for agriculture, now often yield to the persistent return of scrub oak and wild blueberry, their low-lying forms a vibrant contrast against the deeper greens of the woodlands. The history of Hanover is deeply intertwined with the industry that once defined its heart: the manufacture of shoes. For generations, the rhythmic hum of machinery and the smell of leather filled the air, a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of its early settlers. Though the large-scale shoe factories have long since closed, echoes of that industrious past can still be found in the repurposed mill buildings and the enduring spirit of its residents. Today, Hanover’s economy has diversified, with a growing presence in retail and service sectors, yet it retains a character that feels grounded and resilient. The town’s connection to the wider world is facilitated by its accessible roadways, yet a sense of local identity persists, a quiet pride in its heritage and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.

About This Hanover Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hanover, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.113157, -70.811986. 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 Hanover and Plymouth County.

Detailed location data for Hanover includes the ZIP code (02339), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Plymouth County (Plymouth), 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 Hanover is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.