Lenox Massachusetts Map

About Lenox, Massachusetts

Lenox is a locality in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,100. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Lenox is located at 42.3565°N, 73.2848°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1240.

Lenox rests in a hollow of the Berkshire hills, where the land rises and falls with a gentle persistence, its slopes often softened by a generous cloak of deciduous trees. It lies 6.1 miles west-north-west of Berkshires, MA (from Berkshires, MA: bearing 301°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-south-west of Pittsfield. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crispness that hints at seasons to come, a scent of pine needles and damp earth mingling with the distant, faint murmur of traffic. The surrounding landscape, a mosaic of rolling fields and dense woodlands, is punctuated by the glint of hidden ponds and the winding silver threads of small streams, all under a sky that can shift from a brilliant, washed-out blue to the bruised purples and oranges of a coming storm. The very bones of the earth seem to be near the surface in Lenox, giving the terrain a sturdy, unyielding character that nevertheless feels welcoming, as if the land itself has settled into a comfortable repose. The history of Lenox is deeply entwined with the Gilded Age, a period that left its indelible mark in the form of grand estates and the enduring legacy of wealth that once flowed through these hills. Many of these architectural splendors still stand, whispering tales of a bygone era when summer residents flocked to the Berkshires seeking respite and an escape from the clamor of city life. The local economy, while no longer dominated by the grand houses, now thrives on a blend of tourism, the arts, and a quiet entrepreneurial spirit, drawing visitors to its renowned music festivals and the artistic endeavors that have become a hallmark of the region. The presence of institutions like the Lenox Library, a handsome granite building that feels both imposing and inviting, speaks to a community that values its heritage and its cultural offerings, a tangible connection to the generations who have called this beautiful corner of Massachusetts home.

About This Lenox Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lenox, 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 Lenox and Berkshire County.

Detailed location data for Lenox includes the ZIP code (01240), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Berkshire County (Pittsfield), and school district assignment (Lenox 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 Lenox is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.