Amherst Town
City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Amherst Town is a city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, with 39,263 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 295 ft (90 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hadley, 3.2 miles W.
- 39,263residents (2020 Census)
- 295 ftelevation · 90 m
- 27.6 sq miland area · 71.5 km²
- 1,421 / sq mipopulation density
- 01003main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Amherst Town
Amherst ( ) is a city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Connecticut River valley. Amherst has a council–manager form of government, and is considered a city under Massachusetts state law. Amherst is one of several Massachusetts municipalities that have city forms of government but retain "The Town of" in their official names. At the 2020 census, the population was 39,263, making it the most populated municipality in Hampshire County (although the county seat is Northampton). The town is home to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, three of the Five Colleges.
Amherst has three census-designated places: Amherst Center, North Amherst, and South Amherst.
Amherst is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. Lying 22 miles (35 km) north of the city of Springfield, Amherst is considered the northernmost town in the Hartford–Springfield Metropolitan Region, "The Knowledge Corridor". Amherst is also located in the Pioneer Valley, which encompasses Hampshire, Hampden and Franklin counties.
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Living in Amherst Town
- Median household income
- $66,968
- Median home value
- $484,900
- Median rent
- $1,671/mo
- Median age
- 21.4
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Amherst Town had 39,263 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39,263 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,421 per sq mi (549 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Amherst Town at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Hampshire County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 39,263 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.62 sq mi (71.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3635° N, 72.5073° W |
| ZIP codes | 01003, 01002, 01035 |
| Official website | visithampshirecounty.com/explore/destinations/amherst |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Amherst Town
- Hadley3.2 mi W
- Pelham4.9 mi E
- Hatfield5.9 mi W
- Leverett7.4 mi N
- Sunderland7.4 mi N
- Shutesbury7.9 mi NE
- Belchertown8.0 mi SE
- Granby8.2 mi S
- South Hadley8.3 mi SW
- Whately8.3 mi NW
- Northampton8.9 mi W
- South Deerfield9.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Amherst Town
What county is Amherst Town in?
Amherst Town is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Amherst Town, MA?
39,263 people lived in Amherst Town at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst Town, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01003. Other ZIP codes: 01002, 01035.
What is the elevation of Amherst Town?
295 feet (90 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Amherst Town?
Hadley (3.2 mi), Pelham (4.9 mi), Hatfield (5.9 mi), Leverett (7.4 mi), Sunderland (7.4 mi).
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