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The Capt. Charles Leonard House, a historic house on Main Street in Agawam, Massachusetts.

Living in Agawam, Massachusetts

Agawam is a city in Hampden County on the western side of the Connecticut River, across from Springfield. It was set off from Springfield and incorporated as a town in 1855, then adopted a city form of government in 1973. The Feeding Hills section, separated from the city center by Line Street, has its own ZIP code and includes Provin Mountain, the city's highest point.

Agawam centerFeeding Hills

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Agawam at a glance

Agawam's villages and zip codes

Agawam's main ZIP code, 01001, is cited as the lowest standard ZIP code in the contiguous United States; the Feeding Hills section uses its own ZIP code, 01030.

Agawam villages and zip codes
AreaZip codeWhere it is
Agawam center01001Along Main Street, where City Hall, the Agawam Center Historic District, and municipal offices are located.
Feeding Hills01030The western section of the city, separated from Agawam center by Line Street, with its own ZIP code and post office, Provin Mountain, churches, and shopping areas.

Things to do in Agawam, MA

Start with Six Flags New England and Robinson State Park, then 3 more below.

  1. Six Flags New England

    A regional amusement and water park on the banks of the Connecticut River, tracing its roots to a trolley park called Gallup's Grove that opened in 1870, making it the oldest park in the Six Flags chain.

    Seasonal

    1623 Main St, Agawam, MA

  2. Robinson State Park

    An 852-acre day-use state park with frontage on the Westfield River, offering bicycling paths, walking trails, mountain biking, fishing, and canoeing.

    FreeYear-round

    428 North St, Agawam, MA

  3. Perry Lane Park

    A city park with maintained walking paths, used for family walks and outdoor recreation.

    FreeYear-round

    Perry Lane, Agawam, MA

  4. Provin Mountain

    The city's highest point at 640 feet, part of the 110-mile Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, with views across the Connecticut River toward downtown Springfield.

    FreeYear-round

    Feeding Hills section, off the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail

  5. Agawam Center Historic District

    A historic district along Main Street with 19th-century buildings including the Capt. Charles Leonard House, reflecting the city's history as part of Springfield before its 1855 incorporation.

    FreeYear-round

    Main Street, Agawam, MA

Around the calendar

  • May
    Multicultural FestivalAn annual festival hosted by Agawam Public Schools at School Street Park, with music, dance, food, and activities representing different cultures.

A little history

William Pynchon purchased the land that became Agawam on May 15, 1636, for goods including coats, hoes, hatchets, knives, and wampum.

Agawam was set off from Springfield and incorporated as its own town on May 17, 1855; it adopted a city form of government on January 1, 1973.

Six Flags New England traces its history to a trolley park called Gallup's Grove that opened on the site in 1870, making it the oldest park in the Six Flags chain.

Parks, trails and outdoors in Agawam

Agawam's outdoor recreation centers on the Westfield and Connecticut rivers and on Provin Mountain in the Feeding Hills section.

  • Robinson State Park852 acres along the Westfield River with trails for walking, mountain biking, and access for fishing and canoeing.
  • Perry Lane ParkA city park with walking paths for family recreation.
  • Provin MountainA ridge in Feeding Hills on the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, with views over the Connecticut River.

Where to eat in Agawam: restaurants and coffee

3 places in Agawam to try, including american restaurant and bar and grill. No one paid to be listed.

Walkability and getting around Agawam

The Main Street corridor in Agawam center has sidewalks connecting City Hall, the historic district, and nearby businesses, and Feeding Hills center has a similar walkable core, but most of the city, including its residential streets and Six Flags New England, is built around driving.

Agawam center

36 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001

Feeding Hills

Check any Agawam address

Drive times

  • Springfield, about 4 miles5-10 min
  • Bradley International Airport, about 21 miles20-25 min

Approximate, without traffic.

By bus or train

The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) runs a bus route between Springfield's Union Station and Feeding Hills Center via Springfield Street, with select trips serving Maple/Walnut Streets and Pheasant Hill Apartments. Agawam has no train station of its own; the nearest Amtrak and Valley Flyer service is at Union Station in Springfield.

Agawam property taxes

Agawam's FY2026 residential tax rate is $14.10 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $26.67. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,410 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $5,190, on an average assessed value of $368,117.

Agawam's FY2026 tax rates

$14.10per $1,000, residential

  • Residential$14.10 per $1,000
  • Commercial, industrial, personal property$26.67 per $1,000
  • Average single-family assessed value$368,117
  • Average single-family tax bill$5,190
  • Motor vehicle excise (statewide)$25 per $1,000 of value

Source: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.

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How the residential rate has changed

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FY2022$16.11
FY2023$15.78
FY2024$14.54
FY2025$14.64
FY2026$14.10

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Buying a home in Agawam

What we check on a Agawam purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, smoke & co certificate, river flood zones.

MassHousing

First-time buyer programs

MassHousing sets its own income and price limits for Hampden County. We check them with you before you shop.

MassHousing home loans
Flood maps

Check the flood zone first

Agawam sits on the western side of the Connecticut River, and Robinson State Park borders the Westfield River, putting low-lying parcels near both rivers in FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.

FEMA's flood map for Agawam
Before closing

Smoke and CO certificate

Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Agawam Fire Department before the sale closes. Call 413-786-2662 to schedule.

Agawam Fire Department page
Smoke & CO certificate

Massachusetts requires a smoke and CO certificate before closing

Sellers in Massachusetts need a smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance certificate from the local fire department before a home sale can close. The Agawam Fire Department publishes smoke and carbon monoxide alarm guidelines for residents to follow before an inspection.

Agawam Fire Department
River flood zones

Check FEMA flood maps near the Connecticut and Westfield rivers

Parts of Agawam along the Connecticut River and near the Westfield River at Robinson State Park fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check the flood map before you make an offer on a property near either river.

All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. MassHousing limits and eligibility are set by MassHousing and change from time to time.

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Moving to Agawam: utilities, trash and city hall

Who to call in Agawam: Eversource for power.

City Hall offices and contacts

Agawam City Hall is at 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001. Main line: 413-786-0400.

Agawam, MA FAQ: taxes and town services

What is the property tax rate in Agawam, MA?

Agawam's FY2026 residential tax rate is $14.10 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $26.67. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.

How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Agawam?

Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $5,640 a year at $14.10 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.

Does Agawam have a split tax rate?

Yes. Homes pay $14.10 per $1,000 and commercial, industrial and personal property pay $26.67.

What is the average single-family tax bill in Agawam?

The average single-family tax bill in Agawam was $5,190 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $368,117.

Is trash pickup curbside or pay-as-you-throw in Agawam?

Agawam uses curbside collection: eligible single-family households get one 65-gallon trash cart, collected weekly, and one 95-gallon recycling cart, collected every other week. The city's page does not describe a pay-as-you-throw program.

Who supplies electricity and natural gas in Agawam?

Eversource provides electric service in Agawam, and Eversource Gas of Massachusetts (formerly Columbia Gas of Massachusetts) provides natural gas.

What ZIP codes does Agawam use?

Agawam center uses 01001, and the Feeding Hills section has its own ZIP code, 01030.

Is there public transit in Agawam?

The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority runs a bus route between Springfield's Union Station and Feeding Hills Center via Springfield Street. Agawam has no train station of its own; the nearest Amtrak and Valley Flyer service is in Springfield.

Towns near Agawam

Neighbors of Agawam, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.

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