Somerset Massachusetts Map

About Somerset, Massachusetts

Somerset is a locality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 18,200. The population density is 850.0 people per km². Somerset is located at 41.7695°N, 71.1287°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2726.

Somerset rests on the eastern edge of Bristol County, a place where the land gently slopes toward the salty breath of Mount Hope Bay. It lies 1.9 miles south-south-east of Bristol, MA (from Bristol, MA: bearing 154°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-north-east of Fall River. Here, the air often carries the sharp tang of the sea, mingling with the sweet, earthy scent of marsh grass that fringes the coastline. Old oak trees, gnarled and weathered like the hands of fishermen, stand sentinel along the roads, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the wide, pale sky. The landscape is a subtle blend of the wild and the tamed; stretches of open fields, still holding the faint blush of summer wildflowers, give way to tidy residential streets where the rhythm of daily life unfolds with a quiet grace. Even the light seems to have a particular quality, softening the edges of the world as dusk descends, painting the water in hues of lavender and bruised plum. The history of Somerset is deeply entwined with the maritime spirit that has long defined this stretch of the Massachusetts coast. Once a hub for shipbuilding and fishing, its economy now leans more towards service industries and the steady hum of local commerce, though the echoes of its seafaring past are still palpable. Small businesses, their storefronts weathered by salt and sun, line the main thoroughfares, each a testament to the enduring spirit of this community. Families have lived here for generations, their roots sunk deep into the soil, fostering a sense of continuity and quiet pride. The town retains a distinctive character, a welcoming feel that speaks of a place comfortable in its own skin, unhurried and grounded, a place where the past and present flow together like the tides in the bay.

About This Somerset Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Somerset, 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 Somerset and Bristol County.

Detailed location data for Somerset includes the ZIP code (02726), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Bristol County (Taunton), and school district assignment (Somerset-Berkley 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 Somerset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.