South Amherst, Massachusetts
South Amherst: village in the United States
About
South Amherst is a village located in the county of Hampshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
Quick Facts about South Amherst
| Population | 4,994 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Postal code | 44001 |
| Area | 6.45 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3404,-72.5051 |
| Altitude | 794 feet / 242 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:53:05 (18th April 2026) |
| Weather | 70℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
South Amherst is located at 42°20'25"N 72°30'18"W (42.3403700, -72.5050900).
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 3 to 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastPeople born in South Amherst (1)
Hubert Reynolds was born in South Amherst
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South Amherst, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166018 | Hampshire College | Amherst (MA) | 01002-5001 |
| 164465 | Amherst College | Amherst (MA) | 01002-5000 |
| 166629 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst (MA) | 01003 |
| 166939 | Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley (MA) | 01075-1489 |
| 167835 | Smith College | Northampton (MA) | 01063 |
Nearby Transit Stations (31)
Rail and bus stations connected to South Amherst, 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 |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to South Amherst.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (MA) | 01002 |
| North Pleasan Post Office | Amherst (MA) | 01002 |
| Hadley Post Office | Hadley (MA) | 01035 |
| Hatfield Post Office | Hatfield (MA) | 01038 |
| North Amher Post Office | North Amherst (MA) | 01059 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- South Amherst, Ohio village in the United States with a population of 1,663 people.
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 |
| Amherst Center | 19,065 | Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| 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 |
| 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
South Amherst distances to largest Massachusetts cities