Athol
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Athol is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 11,945 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 545 ft (166 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Orange, 3.8 miles NW.
- 11,945residents (2020 Census)
- 545 ftelevation · 166 m
- 32.3 sq miland area · 83.6 km²
- 370 / sq mipopulation density
- 01331main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Athol
Athol (, ATH-awl) is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,945 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name.
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Living in Athol
- Median household income
- $69,316
- Median home value
- $268,100
- Median rent
- $1,150/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Athol had 11,945 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,945 |
|---|---|
| Density | 370 per sq mi (143 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Athol at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 11,945 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.30 sq mi (83.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5759° N, 72.2296° W |
| ZIP codes | 01331, 01364 |
| Official website | athol-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502702480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Athol
- Orange3.8 mi NW
- Phillipston4.2 mi E
- Templeton7.9 mi E
- Baldwinville7.9 mi E
- Petersham8.1 mi S
- Royalston8.1 mi N
- Warwick9.1 mi NW
- Wendell9.1 mi W
- New Salem9.5 mi SW
- Winchendon10.9 mi NE
- Erving11.0 mi W
- Gardner12.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Athol
What county is Athol in?
Athol is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Athol, MA?
11,945 people lived in Athol at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Athol, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01331. Other ZIP codes: 01364.
What is the elevation of Athol?
545 feet (166 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Athol?
Orange (3.8 mi), Phillipston (4.2 mi), Templeton (7.9 mi), Baldwinville (7.9 mi), Petersham (8.1 mi).
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