Winthrop Massachusetts Map

About Winthrop, Massachusetts

Winthrop is a locality in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 18,300. The population density is 5500.0 people per km². Winthrop is located at 42.3751°N, 70.9828°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2152.

Winthrop rises from the northeastern edge of Suffolk County, a peninsula jutting into the vast, restless Atlantic. It lies 1.2 miles north of Suffolk, MA (from Suffolk, MA: bearing 350°T), and is situated 4.0 miles east-north-east of Greater Boston. Its shores are a mosaic of rocky outcrops and modest sandy stretches, where the brine-laced air carries the sharp tang of salt and the distant cry of gulls. The terrain is uneven, a rolling landscape sculpted by millennia of wind and wave, giving rise to a cluster of neighborhoods that climb and descend with the contours of the land. Houses, many with weathered shingles and pitched roofs, cling to the inclines, their windows often turned seaward, catching the shifting moods of the ocean. The character of Winthrop is one of proximity to the water, an intimate dance with the tides that dictates the rhythm of daily life. The history of Winthrop is deeply intertwined with its maritime heritage, a story shaped by fishing fleets and the constant ebb and flow of the sea. For generations, its economy was anchored by the bounty of the surrounding waters, a legacy still visible in the weathered piers and the lingering scent of fish that sometimes graces the breeze. Later, the town evolved into a residential haven for those drawn to its coastal charm and its relative accessibility to the larger urban centers. Notable landmarks include the Shirley-Eustis House, a well-preserved Georgian mansion, and the picturesque Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, a vital coastal wetland that offers a glimpse into the region's natural past. The sense of community here is palpable, a shared understanding born from living so close to the powerful forces of nature.

About This Winthrop Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Winthrop, 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 Winthrop and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Winthrop includes the ZIP code (02152), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Suffolk County (Boston), 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 Winthrop is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.