Greenfield, Massachusetts
Greenfield: city in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County
About
Greenfield is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,456. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,241 inhabitants.
The city was created 340 years ago in 1685.
Quick Facts about Greenfield
| Population | 17,241 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Postal code | 01301 |
| Phone Area Codes | 413 |
| Area | 56700000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5876,-72.5995 |
| Altitude | 249 feet / 76 meters |
| Capital city | Greenfield is capital of Franklin County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1686 (340 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 12:16:13 (14th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -1.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Greenfield is located at 42°35'15"N 72°35'58"W (42.5875900, -72.5995300).
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Weather
81°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
3 to 8 mph W
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Greenfield decreased by 1.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,456 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,605 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,632 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,486 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,602 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,431 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,421 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,384 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,379 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,258 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,241 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Greenfield zip code is 01301.
County name: Franklin, County
fips: 25011
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Services and Civic Places in Greenfield
1Greenfield City Hall
Rating: 4.4 (7)
14 Court Square, Greenfield, MA 01301 View details
Phone: +14137721500 | Website available
People born in Greenfield (39)
People born in Greenfield, including transcendentalist community founder George Ripley, singer Nicco, organist and composer Clarence Eddy, .
More notable people
- Herbert Huncke (Subculture icon, writer, poet) he was born in 09/01/1915
- George Grennell, Jr. (American politician (1786-1877)) he was born in 25/12/1786
- Henry Wilson (American composer (1828-1878)) he was born in 02/12/1828
- John E. Russell (American politician (1834-1903)) he was born in 20/01/1834
- Howard E. Bigelow (American mycologist (1923-1987)) he was born in 28/06/1923
- Charles Pomeroy Stone (Union Army general) he was born in 30/09/1824
- Peter Bergeron (American baseball player) he was born in 09/11/1977
- Ted Sears (American animator (1900-1958)) he was born in 13/03/1900
- Herbert Abrams (American painter and portrait artist) he was born in 20/03/1920
- Penn Jillette (American magician) he was born in 05/03/1955
- Charles Allen (American lawyer and judge) he was born in 17/04/1827
- Dave Wissman (American baseball player) he was born in 17/02/1941
- David Tilden Brown (American psychiatrist and explorer) he was born in 11/08/1823
- Fred Wallner (American football player (1928-1999)) he was born in 12/04/1928
- Jake Lacy (American actor) he was born in 14/02/1985
- Margaret Howe (American squash player) she was born in 02/05/1897
- Miranda Brown (American musician) she was born in 21/08/1976
- Rufus Saxton (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and Union Army general) he was born in 19/10/1824
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Greenfield, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165981 | Greenfield Community College | Greenfield (MA) | 01301-9739 |
Nearby Transit Stations (27)
Rail and bus stations connected to Greenfield, 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 |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Greenfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Post Office | Greenfield (MA) | 01301 |
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Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Montague | 8,203 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Orange | 7,581 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Deerfield | 5,049 | Town in Massachusetts |
| 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
Greenfield distances to largest Massachusetts cities