Roxbury Massachusetts Map

About Roxbury, Massachusetts

Roxbury is a locality in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 60,000. The population density is 5500.0 people per km². Roxbury is located at 42.3251°N, 71.0953°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2119.

Roxbury rises from the lowlands, a place where the land gently swells and recedes, its terrain a study in subtle contours rather than dramatic peaks. It lies 1.4 miles east-south-east of Brookline, MA (from Brookline, MA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 3.1 miles south-west of Greater Boston. The air, especially in the late afternoon, often carries a damp, earthy scent, mingling with the distant tang of salt from the coast, a reminder of its proximity to the larger body of water. Broad avenues, lined with a mix of stately old homes and more recent constructions, slice through neighborhoods that possess a distinct, enduring character, each street revealing a different facet of Roxbury’s enduring spirit. The light here, particularly as day softens into evening, seems to pool in unexpected ways, catching the brickwork of older buildings and casting long, theatrical shadows that give the streets a sense of depth and quiet grandeur. The history of Roxbury is a deep, intricate weave, stretching back to its colonial beginnings as a Puritan settlement that quickly grew into a significant hub. Its economic life, once anchored by manufacturing and trade, has shifted and evolved, leaving behind a legacy visible in the sturdy, repurposed brick structures that still dot the landscape. This is a locality where the echoes of past industries resonate, where the ghosts of bustling workshops and busy docks seem to linger in the very air. Roxbury has also been a crucible of intellectual and cultural ferment, home to distinguished educational institutions and a vibrant artistic community that continues to shape its present. The rhythm of everyday life in Roxbury, while not rushed, possesses a determined momentum, a quiet persistence that reflects its long and storied past.

About This Roxbury Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roxbury, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.325098, -71.095329. 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 Roxbury and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Roxbury includes the ZIP code (02119), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Suffolk County (Boston), 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 Roxbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.