Northampton
City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Northampton is a city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, with 29,571 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 194 ft (59 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Easthampton, 4.3 miles S.
- 29,571residents (2020 Census)
- 194 ftelevation · 59 m
- 34.2 sq miland area · 88.7 km²
- 864 / sq mipopulation density
- 01062main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Northampton
Northampton is a city in and the county seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of Northampton (including its outer villages, Florence and Leeds) was 29,571.
Northampton is known as an academic, artistic, musical, and countercultural hub. It features a large politically liberal community along with numerous alternative health and intellectual organizations. Based on U.S. Census demographics, election returns, and other criteria, the website Epodunk rates Northampton as the most politically liberal medium-size city (population 25,000–99,000) in the United States. The city has a high proportion of residents who identify as gay and lesbian and a high number of same-sex households and is a popular destination for the LGBT community.
Northampton is part of the Pioneer Valley and is one of the northernmost cities in the Knowledge Corridor—a cross-state cultural and economic partnership with other Connecticut River Valley cities and towns. Northampton is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Area, one of western Massachusetts's two separate metropolitan areas. It sits approximately 19 miles (31 km) north of the city of Springfield.
Northampton is home to Smith College, the Hotel Northampton, Northampton High School, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, and the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech.
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Living in Northampton
- Median household income
- $80,288
- Median home value
- $429,700
- Median rent
- $1,439/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Northampton had 29,571 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,571 |
|---|---|
| Density | 864 per sq mi (333 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Northampton at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Hampshire County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 29,571 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.25 sq mi (88.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.50 sq mi (3.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3270° N, 72.6746° W |
| ZIP codes | 01062, 01053, 01060, 01063, 01088 |
| Official website | northamptonma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2546330 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Northampton
- Easthampton4.3 mi S
- Hatfield5.2 mi NE
- Westhampton5.4 mi W
- Hadley5.8 mi E
- South Hadley6.9 mi SE
- Williamsburg7.2 mi N
- Whately7.4 mi N
- Southampton7.7 mi SW
- Holyoke8.1 mi S
- Amherst Town8.9 mi E
- Chesterfield9.2 mi W
- Huntington10.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Northampton
What county is Northampton in?
Northampton is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Northampton, MA?
29,571 people lived in Northampton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Northampton, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01062. Other ZIP codes: 01053, 01060, 01063, 01088.
What is the elevation of Northampton?
194 feet (59 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Northampton?
Easthampton (4.3 mi), Hatfield (5.2 mi), Westhampton (5.4 mi), Hadley (5.8 mi), South Hadley (6.9 mi).
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