Sunderland
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Sunderland is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, with 3,663 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Deerfield, 2.4 miles NW.
- 3,663residents (2020 Census)
- 499 ftelevation · 152 m
- 14.2 sq miland area · 36.8 km²
- 258 / sq mipopulation density
- 01375ZIP code
About Sunderland
Sunderland is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States, part of the Pioneer Valley. The population was 3,663 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Sunderland was first settled in 1713 and was officially incorporated in 1718. It was first known as Swampfield, a name which is now honored by Swampfield Road, but the name was changed to attract more residents. It was renamed in honor of Charles Spencer, the Earl of Sunderland. Historically, the land was largely used for farming. Before the incorporation of Leverett in 1774, that town was a part of Sunderland's territory.
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Living in Sunderland
- Median household income
- $68,083
- Median home value
- $458,100
- Median rent
- $1,672/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
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Sunderland had 3,663 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,663 |
|---|---|
| Density | 258 per sq mi (99 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sunderland at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,663 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.22 sq mi (36.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4667° N, 72.5468° W |
| ZIP code | 01375 |
| Official website | townofsunderland.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501168400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sunderland
- South Deerfield2.4 mi NW
- Leverett3.2 mi E
- Deerfield4.9 mi NW
- Whately5.5 mi SW
- Montague6.4 mi N
- Hatfield6.4 mi SW
- Shutesbury6.6 mi E
- Amherst Town7.4 mi S
- Hadley7.7 mi S
- Millers Falls8.3 mi N
- Conway8.7 mi W
- Turners Falls9.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Sunderland
What county is Sunderland in?
Sunderland is in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Sunderland, MA?
3,663 people lived in Sunderland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sunderland, MA?
The ZIP code of Sunderland is 01375.
What is the elevation of Sunderland?
499 feet (152 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sunderland?
South Deerfield (2.4 mi), Leverett (3.2 mi), Deerfield (4.9 mi), Whately (5.5 mi), Montague (6.4 mi).
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