West Springfield, MA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

West Springfield, MA is a small incorporated city located in Hampden County in the state of Massachusetts. Our data estimates 28,517 residents, places it at 42.125°N, 72.650°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 West Springfield, MA?

What is the population of West Springfield, MA?

West Springfield has an estimated population of 28,517. That makes it the 46th largest of the 139 places we list in Massachusetts, and the 6th largest of 8 places in Hampden County. The typical place in Massachusetts has about 5,199 residents, so West Springfield is roughly 5.5 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 North Attleborough (29,180), Agawam (28,613), Northampton (28,451), Melrose (28,016), Bridgewater (27,619). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how West Springfield differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is West Springfield?

West Springfield has about 1,704 people per square mile (658 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Massachusetts, it is denser than about 60% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does West Springfield use?

The postal data lists 2 ZIP codes for West Springfield: 01089, 01090. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. 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 West Springfield in?

West Springfield 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 724 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 West Springfield located in Massachusetts?

West Springfield lies in the western part of Massachusetts, at 42.125° north latitude and 72.650° west longitude. The state capital, Boston, is about 81 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Sherwood Manor, CT, roughly 9 miles to the southeast, which shows how near West Springfield is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Springfield, MA, 6 miles to the east.

Which cities are near West Springfield, MA?

The closest listed place to West Springfield is Agawam, MA, 4.1 miles to the south. Of the eight nearest places below, 5 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is West Springfield in?

West Springfield is in Hampden County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 25013. The county contains 8 places in our data, 7 of which have their own page here and 1 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Springfield (623,401), Chicopee (55,126), Westfield (41,204), Holyoke (40,117), Agawam (28,613). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is West Springfield from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, West Springfield is closest to New York, NY at about 119 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,517 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 West Springfield?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named West Springfield: West Springfield, VA (24,223). When you search for West Springfield, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the West Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Planning a move to West Springfield?

If you are weighing West Springfield, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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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.