Deerfield, Massachusetts
Deerfield: town in Massachusetts
About
Deerfield is a town located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,125. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,049 inhabitants.
The town was created 353 years ago in 1672.
Quick Facts about Deerfield
| Population | 5,049 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Postal code | 01342 |
| Phone Area Codes | 413 |
| Area | 86600000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5445,-72.6056 |
| Altitude | 151 feet / 46 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1673 (353 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 12:17:29 (14th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -1.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Deerfield is located at 42°32'40"N 72°36'20"W (42.5445300, -72.6056400).
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Weather
80°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
3 to 8 mph W
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Deerfield decreased by 1.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,125 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,122 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,120 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,096 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,076 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,044 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,023 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,021 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,020 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,991 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,049 | 1.15% | estimation process |
Deerfield zip code is 01342.
County name: Franklin, County
fips: 25011
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People born in Deerfield (14)
People born in Deerfield, including politician William W. Rice, journalist Richard Hildreth, Player of football Mark Chmura, .
More notable people
- Eliza Allen Starr (American artist) she was born in 29/08/1824
- Eunice Kanenstenhawi Williams (Native American captive) she was born in 17/09/1696
- George Fuller (American figure and portrait painter (1822-1884)) he was born in 17/01/1822
- George Hendric Houghton (American clergyman) he was born in 01/02/1820
- George Sheldon (American politician) he was born in 30/11/1818
- Henry Brown Fuller (American painter (1867-1934)) he was born in 01/01/1867
- John Williams (bishop of Connecticut) he was born in 30/08/1817
- Ralph Hosmer (Hawaii's first territorial forester; head of the Department of Forestry at Cornell University (1874-1963)) he was born in 04/03/1874
- Susan Huntington Gilbert Dickinson (American poet) she was born in 01/01/1830
- Frances Stebbins Allen (American photographer) she was born in 10/08/1854
- George W. Cooley he was born in 28/07/1811
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Deerfield, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165981 | Greenfield Community College | Greenfield (MA) | 01301-9739 |
| 166629 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst (MA) | 01003 |
| 164465 | Amherst College | Amherst (MA) | 01002-5000 |
| 166018 | Hampshire College | Amherst (MA) | 01002-5001 |
| 167835 | Smith College | Northampton (MA) | 01063 |
Nearby Transit Stations (26)
Rail and bus stations connected to Deerfield, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Deerfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Post Office | Deerfield (MA) | 01342 |
| Greenfield Post Office | Greenfield (MA) | 01301 |
| Montagu Post Office | Montague (MA) | 01351 |
| Lake Pleasan Post Office | Lake Pleasant (MA) | 01347 |
| South Deerfield Post Office | South Deerfield (MA) | 01373 |
Other places with the same name (10)
- Deerfield, Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio with a population of 42,084 people.
- Deerfield, Illinois village in Illinois with a population of 18,532 people.
- Deerfield, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 4,564 people.
- Deerfield, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 4,050 people.
- Deerfield, New Jersey unincorporated community in New Jersey with a population of 2,994 people.
- Deerfield, Michigan village in Michigan with a population of 852 people.
- Deerfield, Wisconsin village in Dane County, Wisconsin with a population of 742 people.
- Deerfield, Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 674 people.
- Deerfield, Minnesota human settlement in United States of America with a population of 519 people.
- Deerfield, Missouri village in Missouri with a population of 77 people.
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 17,241 | City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County |
| Montague | 8,203 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Orange | 7,581 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Turners Falls | 4,470 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Sunderland | 3,634 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Northfield | 2,958 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Bernardston | 2,089 | City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| South Deerfield | 1,880 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Conway | 1,875 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Buckland | 1,851 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Shelburne | 1,840 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Leverett | 1,836 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Shutesbury | 1,753 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Erving | 1,749 | Town of the United States |
| Shelburne Falls | 1,731 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Ashfield | 1,720 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Deerfield distances to largest Massachusetts cities