Needham Massachusetts Map

About Needham, Massachusetts

Needham is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 31,800. The population density is 1050.0 people per km². Needham is located at 42.2834°N, 71.2328°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2492.

Needham unfolds across a landscape of subtle, rolling hills, the land itself a soft, green question mark between the broader pronouncements of the Charles River valley and the more urban sprawl of Boston. It lies 3.2 miles east-south-east of Wellesley, MA (from Wellesley, MA: bearing 106°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west of Dorchester. Oak and maple trees, thick with summer leaves, form a verdant canopy that often softens the sharp angles of houses and the straight lines of roads, lending a hushed, verdant character to its neighborhoods. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun slants low, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a mingling of cut grass and the distant scent of damp soil. Even the sidewalks, worn smooth by generations of footsteps, seem to absorb the quiet hum of everyday life. The history of Needham is etched not in grand pronouncements but in the quiet persistence of its development, from its colonial roots as a farming community to its present-day role as a prosperous suburban hub. Its economy, once tied to agricultural endeavors and later to light manufacturing, has largely transitioned to a service-based model, with many residents commuting to the larger metropolitan centers. Still, the echoes of its past remain, visible in the sturdy architecture of older homes and the enduring presence of town squares that have witnessed centuries of local commerce and civic life. The Needham History Center, a repository of its accumulated stories, stands as a quiet reminder of the generations who have shaped this particular corner of Norfolk County.

About This Needham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Needham, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.283431, -71.232833. 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 Needham and Norfolk County.

Detailed location data for Needham includes the ZIP code (02492), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Norfolk County (Dedham), and school district assignment (Needham 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 Needham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.