Sterling Massachusetts Map

About Sterling, Massachusetts

Sterling is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,000. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Sterling is located at 42.4376°N, 71.7606°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1564.

Sterling, Massachusetts, unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the earth rises and falls with a gentle, persistent undulation. It lies 6.0 miles south of Leominster, MA (from Leominster, MA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-east of Holden. The soil here, a rich loam, supports a patchwork quilt of verdant fields and dense woodlands, interspersed with the occasional glint of a pond or the slow, meandering path of a brook. The character of Sterling is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons paint the scenery with bold strokes, from the fiery hues of autumn to the stark, white beauty of winter, and where the air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land’s enduring presence. The history of Sterling is deeply intertwined with its agricultural roots, a legacy evident in the old farmsteads and stone walls that still trace the boundaries of former fields. For generations, the economy of Sterling thrived on the bounty of its farms, producing milk, vegetables, and other goods for regional markets. While agriculture remains a vital part of its identity, the town has also welcomed diverse small businesses, contributing to a lively, if unhurried, local economy. Notably, Sterling is known for its connection to the arts and crafts movement, with many local artisans drawing inspiration from the surrounding natural beauty, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of creation that flourishes in this Worcester County locale.

About This Sterling Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sterling, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.437592, -71.760627. 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 Sterling and Worcester County.

Detailed location data for Sterling includes the ZIP code (01564), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), 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 Sterling is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.