Greenfield, MA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Greenfield, MA is a small incorporated city located in Franklin County in the state of Massachusetts. Our data estimates 22,703 residents, places it at 42.614°N, 72.599°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Greenfield, MA?

What is the population of Greenfield, MA?

Greenfield has an estimated population of 22,703. That makes it the 50th largest of the 139 places we list in Massachusetts, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Massachusetts has about 5,199 residents, so Greenfield is roughly 4.4 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Massachusetts with a similar population include Bridgewater (27,619), Gardner (20,683), Amherst Center (20,409), Winthrop (18,544), Newburyport (18,289). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Greenfield differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Greenfield?

Greenfield has about 805 people per square mile (311 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Massachusetts, it is denser than about 27% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Greenfield use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Greenfield: 01301. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 0 are assigned to the Northeast (New England, New Jersey and Puerto Rico). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Greenfield in?

Greenfield is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is La Porte, IN, about 726 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Greenfield located in Massachusetts?

Greenfield lies in the northwestern part of Massachusetts, at 42.614° north latitude and 72.599° west longitude. The state capital, Boston, is about 80 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Keene, NH, roughly 28 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Greenfield is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Springfield, MA, 35 miles to the south.

Which cities are near Greenfield, MA?

The closest listed place to Greenfield is Amherst Center, MA, 17.0 miles to the south. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Greenfield in?

Greenfield is in Franklin County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 25011. The county contains 5 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Turners Falls (4,010), South Deerfield (2,041), Shelburne Falls (1,806), Millers Falls (1,284). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Greenfield from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Greenfield is closest to New York, NY at about 149 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,518 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Greenfield?

Yes. Our data lists 10 other places named Greenfield: Greenfield, WI (37,221), Greenfield, IN (23,006), Greenfield, CA (17,646), Greenfield, OH (5,008), Greenfield, MN (3,038), Greenfield, TN (2,086), Greenfield, IA (1,838), Greenfield, MO (1,313), and 2 more. When you search for Greenfield, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Greenfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.