Westfield Massachusetts Map

About Westfield, Massachusetts

Westfield is a locality in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 40,378. The population density is 339.5 people per km². Westfield is located at 42.1251°N, 72.7495°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1085.

Westfield unfolds across a varied terrain, where the gentle slopes of the Berkshire foothills begin to rise, hinting at the wilder country to the west. It lies 6.7 miles west of West Springfield, MA (from West Springfield, MA: bearing 281°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-north-west of Springfield. The land itself is a mosaic of well-tended fields, interspersed with stands of hardwood trees that blaze with color in autumn, their rustling leaves a constant, soft murmur. Broad streets, lined with mature elms and maples, give way to quieter lanes where the scent of woodsmoke often hangs in the crisp air, especially as the sun dips low, casting long, golden shadows that stretch across manicured lawns and historic homes. The Westfield River, a vital artery, flows through the heart of the city, its banks a verdant corridor that offers a sense of quiet repose, a place where the hurried pace of modern life seems to soften. The story of Westfield is deeply rooted in its agricultural past and its evolution into a hub of industry and innovation. Originally settled by farmers drawn to its fertile land, Westfield became known for its exceptional cigar-wrapper tobacco, a crop that shaped the local economy for generations, its distinctive aroma once a familiar presence on the breeze. Later, the city embraced manufacturing, with companies producing everything from bicycles and whips to advanced technology, a testament to its enduring spirit of enterprise. The presence of Westfield State University adds a vibrant intellectual current, its students adding a youthful energy to the city's established rhythm. Even today, the echoes of its industrious past can be felt, a quiet pride in the ingenuity and hard work that has shaped Westfield into the distinctive place it is.

About This Westfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Westfield, 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 Westfield and Hampden County.

Detailed location data for Westfield includes the ZIP code (01085), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Hampden County (Springfield), and school district assignment (Westfield 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 Westfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.