Lynnfield Massachusetts Map

About Lynnfield, Massachusetts

Lynnfield is a locality in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 13,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Lynnfield is located at 42.5390°N, 71.0481°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1940.

Lynnfield unfolds as a tapestry of rolling hills and verdant woodlands, a place where the breath of the Atlantic is a whisper on the breeze. It lies 2.6 miles north-north-east of Wakefield, MA (from Wakefield, MA: bearing 29°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-west of Lynn. The terrain, softened by glacial deposits, cradles a mosaic of residential enclaves interspersed with the deep greens of conservation land. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of mature oaks and maples, paints shifting patterns on the earth, a fleeting beauty that defines the quiet rhythm of the place. Ponds and smaller lakes, like mirrors to the sky, punctuate the landscape, their surfaces ruffled by the wind, reflecting the changing moods of the weather. The story of Lynnfield is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they have shaped. Originally settled as part of the larger Lynn community, it gradually emerged as its own distinct entity, a testament to a growing desire for local autonomy and a unique identity. The economy, once rooted in agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, has evolved to embrace a more suburban character, though remnants of its past can still be glimpsed in the preserved stone walls that trace old property lines and the occasional weathered barn standing sentinel. The presence of Suntaug Lake, a significant natural feature, has long been a focal point, a place for recreation and a reminder of Lynnfield's deep connection to its watery resources.

About This Lynnfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lynnfield, 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 Lynnfield and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Lynnfield includes the ZIP code (01940), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Essex County (Salem), and school district assignment (Lynnfield 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 Lynnfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.