Greenfield, Massachusetts
Greenfield is the only city in, and the seat of, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. Greenfield was first settled in 1686. The population was 17,768 at the 2020 census. Greenfield is home to Greenfield Community College, the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra, and the Franklin County Fair. The city has a Main Street Historic District containing fine examples of Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian architecture.
Greenfield | |
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The Civil War Memorial on Court Square | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location in Franklin County in Massachusetts | |
Greenfield Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 42°35′15″N 72°36′00″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Settled | 1686 |
| Incorporated | 1753 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council city |
| • Mayor | Ginny Desorgher |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.87 sq mi (56.65 km2) |
| • Land | 21.41 sq mi (55.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 17,768 |
| • Density | 829.78/sq mi (320.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Code | 01301 |
| Area code | 413 |
| FIPS code | 25-27060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0618166 |
| Website | greenfield-ma |
Greenfield is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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