Rochester Massachusetts Map

About Rochester, Massachusetts

Rochester is a locality in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,700. The population density is 75.0 people per km². Rochester is located at 41.7318°N, 70.8200°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2770.

Rochester unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the dense, dark green of pine forests often gives way to the sun-drenched expanse of cranberry bogs, their low-lying plants a vibrant carpet in season. It lies 8.8 miles north-east of New Bedford, MA (from New Bedford, MA: bearing 42°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west-south-west of Wareham. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the crisp, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying pine needles, a fragrance that mingles with the distant tang of salt from the coast, a subtle reminder of its proximity. Ponds and small lakes, like the shimmering surface of Sippican Pond, dot the terrain, reflecting the ever-changing New England sky, their edges often fringed with reeds that rustle softly in the breeze. The character of Rochester is one of quiet resilience, a gentle persistence that echoes in the way the land itself seems to hold its breath, waiting for the turn of the seasons. This is a place whose history is deeply entwined with the cultivation of its land, a legacy most visibly represented by its prominent role in cranberry farming, a cornerstone of Rochester's economy for generations. The rich, sandy soil, particularly suited to this hardy berry, has shaped not only the agricultural output but also the very rhythm of life, with the harvest season bringing a particular buzz of activity. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground and access to natural resources, established a community that has, over time, retained a strong sense of its agricultural roots. While not a bustling metropolis, Rochester's quiet charm lies in this enduring connection to the earth, a characteristic that continues to define its appeal and its way of life, a subtle testament to the enduring power of the land.

About This Rochester Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Rochester, 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 Rochester and Plymouth County.

Detailed location data for Rochester includes the ZIP code (02770), 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 Rochester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.