Fitchburg
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Fitchburg is a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 41,946 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 469 ft (143 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lunenburg, 5.0 miles E.
- 41,946residents (2020 Census)
- 469 ftelevation · 143 m
- 27.8 sq miland area · 72.1 km²
- 1,508 / sq mipopulation density
- 01420ZIP code
About Fitchburg
Fitchburg is a city in northern Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The third-largest city in the county, its population was 41,946 at the 2020 census. Fitchburg State University is located here.
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Living in Fitchburg
- Median household income
- $73,040
- Median home value
- $336,400
- Median rent
- $1,222/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Fitchburg had 41,946 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 41,946 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,508 per sq mi (582 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fitchburg at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 41,946 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.82 sq mi (72.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6019° N, 71.8157° W |
| ZIP code | 01420 |
| Official website | fitchburgma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2523875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fitchburg
- Lunenburg5.0 mi E
- Ashby5.2 mi N
- Westminster5.6 mi SW
- Leominster6.1 mi SE
- Ashburnham6.2 mi NW
- South Ashburnham6.6 mi W
- Townsend6.8 mi NE
- Gardner8.9 mi W
- Shirley9.1 mi E
- Mason, NH10.2 mi N
- New Ipswich, NH10.4 mi N
- Princeton10.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fitchburg
What county is Fitchburg in?
Fitchburg is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Fitchburg, MA?
41,946 people lived in Fitchburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fitchburg, MA?
The ZIP code of Fitchburg is 01420.
What is the elevation of Fitchburg?
469 feet (143 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fitchburg?
Lunenburg (5.0 mi), Ashby (5.2 mi), Westminster (5.6 mi), Leominster (6.1 mi), Ashburnham (6.2 mi).
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