Hanson Massachusetts Map

About Hanson, Massachusetts

Hanson is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 10,500. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Hanson is located at 42.0751°N, 70.8800°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2341.

Hanson rests in the gentle rolling terrain of Plymouth County, a place where the land breathes a quiet, earthy scent, particularly after a summer rain has slicked the asphalt and deepened the green of the surrounding woods. It lies 7.1 miles east of Brockton, MA (from Brockton, MA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-east of Bridgewater. The air here carries a faint, sweet perfume of pine and damp soil, a constant reminder of the wilder spaces that press in on its residential pockets. Roads curve organically, following the land’s contours, and sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of oaks and maples, creates shifting mosaics on driveways and front lawns, illuminating the everyday passage of life. The ponds and small lakes, scattered like fallen coins across the landscape, reflect the sky in their still surfaces, offering moments of unbroken blue in a world often shaded by trees. The history of Hanson is deeply entwined with the broader narrative of early American industry, particularly its foundational role in the boot and shoe manufacturing that once defined much of the region. While those factories have long since fallen silent, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the enduring, practical spirit of its residents. The local economy now leans more towards service industries and commuters who carry the town’s quiet rhythm into the wider world, but there remains a distinct sense of self-reliance, a legacy perhaps of generations who built their lives directly from the land and its resources. The annual cranberry harvest, though less dominant than in days past, still offers a vibrant, crimson spectacle in the autumn, a fleeting burst of color against the muted tones of the New England fall, and a reminder of Hanson’s agricultural roots.

About This Hanson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hanson, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hanson and Plymouth County.

Detailed location data for Hanson includes the ZIP code (02341), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Plymouth County (Plymouth), and school district assignment (Whitman-Hanson 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 Hanson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.