Mattapoisett Massachusetts Map

About Mattapoisett, Massachusetts

Mattapoisett is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,400. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Mattapoisett is located at 41.6584°N, 70.8161°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2739.

Mattapoisett rests on the edge of Buzzards Bay, a place where the scent of salt and pine mingles on the breeze. It lies 6.3 miles east-north-east of New Bedford, MA (from New Bedford, MA: bearing 76°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east of Dartmouth. The land here is a gentle undulation of oak and maple, dipping towards the harbor where small waves lap against weathered docks. Salt marshes, fringed with sea lavender, give way to sandy shores, and the light at dusk often paints the water in hues of lavender and rose. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries a clean, invigorating freshness, a constant reminder of the sea’s proximity. This harbor town, once a bustling hub for whaling ships, now hums with a quieter, maritime rhythm. Its history is etched in the sturdy, clapboard houses that line its streets, many built by sea captains and shipwrights. The local economy, while still connected to the sea through fishing and pleasure boating, has diversified, embracing small businesses and a steady flow of summer visitors drawn to its classic New England charm. The Mattapoisett Land Trust preserves significant tracts of coastal land, ensuring the wild beauty that has always defined Mattapoisett remains for generations to come.

About This Mattapoisett Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.658438, -70.816147. 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 Mattapoisett and Plymouth County.

Detailed location data for Mattapoisett includes the ZIP code (02739), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Plymouth County (Plymouth), and school district assignment. 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 Mattapoisett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.