Amherst Center, Massachusetts
Amherst Center: Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
About
Amherst Center is a CDP located in the county of Hampshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
Quick Facts about Amherst Center
| Population | 19,065 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Area | 12.85 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3754,-72.5193 |
| Altitude | 308 feet / 94 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:57:55 (23rd April 2026) |
| Weather | 64℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Amherst Center is located at 42°22'31"N 72°31'9"W (42.3753700, -72.5192500).
Amherst Center map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 2 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Amherst Center, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164465 | Amherst College | Amherst (MA) | 01002-5000 |
| 166629 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst (MA) | 01003 |
| 166018 | Hampshire College | Amherst (MA) | 01002-5001 |
| 167835 | Smith College | Northampton (MA) | 01063 |
| 165495 | Conway School of Landscape Design | Northampton (MA) | 01060 |
Nearby Transit Stations (27)
Rail and bus stations connected to Amherst Center, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Amherst Center.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Pleasan Post Office | Amherst (MA) | 01002 |
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (MA) | 01002 |
| North Amher Post Office | North Amherst (MA) | 01059 |
| Hadley Post Office | Hadley (MA) | 01035 |
| Hatfield Post Office | Hatfield (MA) | 01038 |
Other cities in Hampshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst | 40,643 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Northampton | 28,362 | County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| South Hadley | 17,539 | City in Massachusetts |
| Easthampton | 15,750 | City in Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Belchertown | 15,103 | City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Ware | 9,897 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| North Amherst | 6,819 | Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| Granby | 6,262 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Southampton | 6,162 | Human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Hadley | 5,327 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| South Amherst | 4,994 | Village in the United States |
| Hatfield | 3,243 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamsburg | 2,462 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Huntington | 2,159 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westhampton | 1,630 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Pelham | 1,305 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Amherst Center distances to largest Massachusetts cities