Hopedale Massachusetts Map

About Hopedale, Massachusetts

Hopedale is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,900. The population density is 750.0 people per km². Hopedale is located at 42.1307°N, 71.5412°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1747.

Hopedale unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and broad, open fields that give way to dense woodlands in its western reaches. It lies 1.4 miles west-south-west of Milford, MA (from Milford, MA: bearing 244°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north of Woonsocket. The land here, a rich loam, has been shaped by glaciers and time, bearing the marks of its agricultural past in the gentle contours of its terrain. Waterways, like the eponymous Hopedale Brook, meander through the heart of the locality, their banks often lined with the sturdy oak and maple trees that define the New England forest. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, the light takes on a softened, golden quality, filtering through the leaves and casting long, peaceful shadows across the meadows. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that speaks of the enduring natural world. The history of Hopedale is deeply intertwined with its industrial roots and the utopian vision that first settled its land. Founded in the mid-19th century as a communal society dedicated to industrial and social reform, it quickly became a hub of innovation, particularly in the burgeoning textile industry. The imposing brick buildings that still stand as remnants of this era, though now repurposed, are a tangible link to that ambitious past. Today, while manufacturing has shifted, a spirit of innovation persists, with a diversified local economy that includes technology and services, alongside the enduring presence of small businesses and artisanal shops. Hopedale retains a quiet character, a place where the pace of life allows for a genuine connection to its surroundings and its history, a subtle hum of productivity beneath a calm surface.

About This Hopedale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hopedale, 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 Hopedale and Worcester County.

Detailed location data for Hopedale includes the ZIP code (01747), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment (Hopedale 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 Hopedale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.