Deerfield
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Deerfield is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, with 5,090 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Deerfield, 2.8 miles SE.
- 5,090residents (2020 Census)
- 151 ftelevation · 46 m
- 32.4 sq miland area · 83.9 km²
- 157 / sq mipopulation density
- 01342main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Deerfield
Deerfield is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. Settled near the Connecticut River in the 17th century during the colonial era, the population was 5,090 as of the 2020 census. Deerfield is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area in western Massachusetts, lying 30 miles (48 km) north of the city of Springfield.
Deerfield includes the villages of South Deerfield and Old Deerfield, which is home to two museums: Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and Historic Deerfield, Inc. Historic Deerfield is designated as a National Historic Landmark district, and the organization operates a museum with a focus on decorative arts, early American material culture, and history. Its eleven house museums offer interpretation of society, history, and culture from the colonial era through the late nineteenth century. The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association operates Memorial Hall Museum, which opened in 1880, as well as the Indian House Memorial Children's Museum and Bloody Brook Tavern. The site of early 18th century colonial battles including the Raid on Deerfield, the town is a center of heritage tourism in the Pioneer Valley.
Deerfield has numerous schools, including Deerfield Academy, a private secondary preparatory school; Frontier Regional High School; Deerfield Elementary; and two separate private junior boarding schools, Bement School, which is co-ed, and Eaglebrook School, which is a school for boys.
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Living in Deerfield
- Median household income
- $106,136
- Median home value
- $414,900
- Median rent
- $1,334/mo
- Median age
- 51.8
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Deerfield had 5,090 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,090 |
|---|---|
| Density | 157 per sq mi (61 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Deerfield at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,090 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.40 sq mi (83.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5180° N, 72.6131° W |
| ZIP codes | 01342, 01373 |
| Official website | deerfieldma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501116670 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Deerfield
- South Deerfield2.8 mi SE
- Conway4.8 mi W
- Sunderland4.9 mi SE
- Montague5.6 mi NE
- Turners Falls6.2 mi NE
- Whately6.2 mi S
- Greenfield6.7 mi N
- Leverett7.4 mi SE
- Millers Falls7.5 mi NE
- Shelburne7.7 mi NW
- Williamsburg8.7 mi SW
- Hatfield8.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Deerfield
What county is Deerfield in?
Deerfield is in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Deerfield, MA?
5,090 people lived in Deerfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Deerfield, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01342. Other ZIP codes: 01373.
What is the elevation of Deerfield?
151 feet (46 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Deerfield?
South Deerfield (2.8 mi), Conway (4.8 mi), Sunderland (4.9 mi), Montague (5.6 mi), Turners Falls (6.2 mi).
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