Walpole Massachusetts Map

About Walpole, Massachusetts

Walpole is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 25,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Walpole is located at 42.1418°N, 71.2495°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2081.

Walpole rests in a gentle hollow, where the land begins its slow, deliberate rise toward the heart of Norfolk County. It lies 4.5 miles south-west of Norwood, MA (from Norwood, MA: bearing 215°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-north-east of Franklin. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and rain, cradle the town, their slopes a patchwork of mature woodlands and open fields that glow with an almost ethereal green in the late afternoon sun. The Neponset River, a ribbon of cool, dark water, threads its way through the landscape, its banks a wilder, more untamed counterpoint to the neat suburban stretches. Here, the air carries a clean, earthy scent, a mingling of pine needles and damp soil, a constant reminder of the enduring natural world that presses in on all sides, even as houses and streets assert their human order. The history of Walpole is written in the sturdy brick of its older buildings and the quiet hum of its present-day economy. Once a significant center for manufacturing, particularly in the paper and textile industries, the legacy of those industrious days can still be felt in the enduring spirit of its residents, a blend of practicality and quiet pride. Today, Walpole thrives on a diversified economy, a testament to its adaptability, with a strong presence in technology and professional services, alongside local businesses that lend a familiar, neighborly character to the commercial districts. The town’s commitment to education is evident in its well-regarded school system, and its many parks and conservation areas offer ample space for recreation, a vital aspect of life in this enduring Massachusetts community.

About This Walpole Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Walpole, 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 Walpole and Norfolk County.

Detailed location data for Walpole includes the ZIP code (02081), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Norfolk County (Dedham), and school district assignment (Walpole 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 Walpole is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.