ZIP Code 01002: Amherst, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01002 is assigned to Amherst, Massachusetts, and lies within Hampshire County. Its reference point is at latitude 42.3671 and longitude -72.4646 (42°22'01.6"N 72°27'52.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 01002
Amherst, MA has 3 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 01002, they include 01003, 01004.
Across Hampshire County there are 29 ZIP codes listed, and Massachusetts has 761 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 01004 in Amherst, MA, about 2.8 mi to the northwest.
| ZIP code | 01002 |
|---|---|
| City | Amherst |
| County | Hampshire County |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Latitude | 42.3671 |
| Longitude | -72.4646 |
| DMS | 42°22'01.6"N 72°27'52.6"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 01004 (Amherst, 2.8 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 01002
Map centered on 42.3671, -72.4646. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Amherst, MA
Video: Amherst, MA
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ZIP Codes Near 01002
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 01002, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 01002, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Hadley, MA (5.5 mi west), Belchertown, MA (6.9 mi southeast) and Leverett, MA (7.2 mi north). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Hadley, MA – 5.5 mi west
- Belchertown, MA – 6.9 mi southeast
- Leverett, MA – 7.2 mi north
- Hatfield, MA – 7.9 mi west
- Sunderland, MA – 8.0 mi northwest
- Granby, MA – 8.2 mi south
- Shutesbury, MA – 8.2 mi north
- North Amherst, MA – 8.8 mi west
- Northampton, MA – 8.8 mi west
- North Hatfield, MA – 9.1 mi west
Schools Near Amherst, MA
If you are moving to ZIP code 01002, check the school district serving Amherst and Hampshire County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Hadley and Belchertown can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 01002.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Amherst. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 01002 area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Amherst, MA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 01002 may also use facilities in nearby Hadley, Belchertown and Leverett.
Shopping and Dining in Amherst
For places to eat and shop near Amherst, MA, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 01002.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Amherst, Massachusetts can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 01002.
To research local history, try searching for Hampshire County records and archives along with the name Amherst.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 01002, Hadley lies about 5.5 mi to the west, Belchertown lies about 6.9 mi to the southeast, Leverett lies about 7.2 mi to the north, Hatfield lies about 7.9 mi to the west and Sunderland lies about 8.0 mi to the northwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Amherst show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 01002
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Common Yellowthroat (8575465854)”): U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Amherst Center, Amherst, MA, USA - panoramio”): Bobby17543, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Renoir - Landscape at Cagnes (Paysage de Cagnes), after 1903”): Pierre-Auguste Renoir, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“"Fairie house" - Flickr - pjmorse”): pjmorse, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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- Video: “Top 10. Tourist Attractions in Amherst, Massachusetts” by UltramodernHome, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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