South Hadley, Massachusetts — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Hadley, Hampshire County.
| City | South Hadley |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Hampshire |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.258424 |
| Longitude | -72.574533 |
| Population | 17,800 |
| Density | 750.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01075 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| County Seat | Northampton |
South Hadley is a locality in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 17,800. The population density is 750.0 people per km². South Hadley is located at 42.2584°N, 72.5745°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1075.
South Hadley sits at a bend in the Connecticut River, its landscape a gentle rise and fall of hills, cloaked in the deep greens of mature deciduous forests and the softer hues of cultivated fields. It lies 2.5 miles south-south-east of Pioneer Valley, MA (from Pioneer Valley, MA: bearing 154°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-east of Hampshire. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a peculiar sweetness, a blend of damp earth, pine needles, and the distant, clean scent of water. Cobblestone remnants of older pathways can still be traced in some of the older neighborhoods, hinting at a time when horse-drawn carts navigated these very slopes. The character of South Hadley is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds sway, its rhythms dictating the pace of life more than any clock. The history of South Hadley is deeply entwined with the mighty Connecticut River, which once powered mills and served as a vital artery for trade. The town’s economy, though diversified now, retains echoes of its agricultural past, with apple orchards still dotting the surrounding countryside and a certain pride taken in local produce. Mount Holyoke College, a venerable institution for women’s education, stands as a prominent landmark, its stately buildings adding a scholarly air to the town’s pastoral setting. The college’s presence has fostered a rich cultural life, drawing scholars, artists, and thinkers, and subtly shaping the intellectual currents of South Hadley. The distinctive silhouette of the college’s library against the evening sky is a sight that has become synonymous with this particular corner of Hampshire County.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Hadley, 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 South Hadley and Hampshire County.
Detailed location data for South Hadley includes the ZIP code (01075), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Hampshire County (Northampton), 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 South Hadley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |