Hopkinton Massachusetts Map

About Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Hopkinton is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 17,900. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Hopkinton is located at 42.2287°N, 71.5226°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1748.

Hopkinton unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and verdant woodlands, a place where the sky often seems a vast, impossibly blue canvas. It lies 6.2 miles north of Milford, MA (from Milford, MA: bearing 357°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west-south-west of Framingham. The terrain, sculpted by glaciers long ago, offers a gentle, undulating beauty, a patchwork of mature forests, open fields, and the quiet shimmer of ponds and streams that thread through the land like silver ribbons. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of pine needles and damp soil, and a palpable sense of stillness that settles over the scattered homesteads and village centers. Even the sunlight seems to fall with a particular grace, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and deepen as the day wears on, imbuing the very character of Hopkinton with a serene, unhurried quality. Hopkinton's story is one of quiet endurance, its roots reaching back to the colonial era, a time when its fertile soil and abundant water power fueled early mills and agricultural endeavors. The Hopkinton Reservoir, a significant landmark, speaks to the town's historical relationship with water, a resource that once powered its burgeoning industries and continues to shape its scenic appeal. Though the clamor of factories has long since faded, a spirit of ingenuity persists, reflected in its present-day economy which balances a blend of small businesses and a growing presence in technology and research. This evolution is evident in the contrast between the preserved colonial architecture in its historic village center and the modern developments that have sprung up, a testament to Hopkinton's ability to adapt while holding onto its distinctive New England charm.

About This Hopkinton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hopkinton, 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 Hopkinton and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Hopkinton includes the ZIP code (01748), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.