Chicopee, Massachusetts

Chicopee: The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Chicopee River in western Massachusetts. Chicopee is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Chicopee Historical Society and the Chicopee Center for the Arts.

About

Chicopee is a city located in the county of Hampden in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 55,298 and a population density of 894 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 54,825 inhabitants.

The city was created 384 years ago in 1639.

Chicopee locator map
Location of Chicopee on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Chicopee

Population : 54,825 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Massachusetts (United States)
County : Hampden County
Phone Area Codes : 413
Area : 61.83 km2
Altitude : 200 feet / 61 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1640 (384 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 00:37:27 (26th April 2024)
Postal code : 01013
Density : 887 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.86% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Chicopee is located at 42°8'55"N 72°36'28"W (42.1487000, -72.6078700).

Chicopee map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Chicopee decreased by 0.86% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 55,298 - census
2011 55,630 0.6% estimation process
2012 55,840 0.38% estimation process
2013 55,923 0.15% estimation process
2014 56,274 0.62% estimation process
2015 55,820 -0.81% estimation process
2016 55,342 -0.86% estimation process
2017 55,336 -0.01% estimation process
2018 55,424 0.16% estimation process
2019 55,126 -0.54% estimation process
2020 54,825 -0.55% estimation process

Chicopee zip code is 01013. County name: Hampden, County fips: 25013

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People born in Chicopee (41)

People born in Chicopee, including author Lilian Jackson Braun, musician Teddy Charles, economist Michael Dean Woodford, .

List

  • Edward Bellamy (American author and socialist) he was born in 26/03/1850
  • Philip Labonte (American musician) he was born in 15/04/1975
  • Evelyn Moriarty (American actress (1926-2008)) she was born in 16/11/1926
  • Lucius E. Pinkham (Fourth Territorial Governor of Hawaii (1850-1922)) he was born in 19/09/1850
  • Alex Bavelas (Psychosociologist (b. 1920)) he was born in 01/01/1920
  • Garry St. Jean (American basketball coach and executive) he was born in 10/02/1950
  • Andy Chapin (American musician) he was born in 07/02/1951
  • Arthur Chapin (American politician) he was born in 17/11/1868
  • Bill Budness (American football player (1943-2018)) he was born in 30/01/1943
  • Damien Fahey (American radio DJ, television host, comedian and drummer) he was born in 01/06/1980
  • Daniel Webster Whittle (American evangelist and gospel song lyricist) he was born in 22/11/1840
  • Ed Trumbull (American baseball player) he was born in 03/11/1860
  • Frances Shea-Buckley (United States admiral) she was born in 26/02/1929
  • George Sylvester Taylor (American politician) he was born in 02/03/1822
  • Gretchen Palmer (American actress) she was born in 16/12/1961
  • Jordis Unga (American singer) she was born in 06/08/1982
  • Michael Wilk (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1952
  • Mike Hickey (American baseball player) he was born in 25/12/1871

Schools in Chicopee

College & universities near Chicopee, MA

Code Name City ZIP
167394 College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee (MA) 01013
451255 DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology West Springfield (MA) 01089
167905 Springfield Technical Community College Springfield (MA) 01105-1296
164447 American International College Springfield (MA) 01109
166133 Holyoke Community College Holyoke (MA) 01040

Stations (28)

Amtrak & bus stations near Chicopee, MA

Code Name Address Type
SPG Springfield Union Station 66 Lyman St. RAIL
NHT Union Station 170 Pleasant Street RAIL
WNL Windsor Locks South Main St at Stanton Road RAIL
AMM Amherst, Massachusetts 13 Railroad St. RAIL
WND Windsor station 41 Central St. RAIL

Post offices near Chicopee

Post Office Name City ZIP
Chicopee Center Post Office Chicopee (MA) 01013
Ch Post Office Chicopee (MA) 01020
Brightwood Post Office Springfield (MA) 01107
Ingleside Mall Post Office Holyoke (MA) 01040
Springfield Post Office Springfield (MA) 01101

Other cities in Hampden County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampden County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Springfield 152,646 The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
North Chicopee 55,179 A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
City of Westfield 41,094 A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Westfield 41,063 A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Holyoke 39,921 The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Agawam 28,467 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
West Springfield 28,397 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts
Ludlow 21,101 Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
East Longmeadow 16,093 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Longmeadow 15,624 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Wilbraham 14,670 Town in Massachusetts, United States
Palmer 12,174 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Southwick 9,715 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Monson 8,750 Town in Massachusetts
Hampden 5,154 Town in Massachusetts
Brimfield 3,679 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Chicopee distances to largest Massachusetts cities