Lancaster
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Lancaster is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 8,441 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 299 ft (91 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Lancaster, 3.5 miles S.
- 8,441residents (2020 Census)
- 299 ftelevation · 91 m
- 27.5 sq miland area · 71.1 km²
- 307 / sq mipopulation density
- 01523main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lancaster
Lancaster is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Incorporated in 1653, Lancaster is the oldest town in Worcester County. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 8,441. It contains the village of South Lancaster.
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Living in Lancaster
- Median household income
- $134,833
- Median home value
- $519,100
- Median rent
- $2,338/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Lancaster had 8,441 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,441 |
|---|---|
| Density | 307 per sq mi (119 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lancaster at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 8,441 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.47 sq mi (71.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4836° N, 71.6756° W |
| ZIP codes | 01523, 01561 |
| Official website | ci.lancaster.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502734165 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lancaster
- South Lancaster3.5 mi S
- Harvard4.7 mi E
- Bolton4.8 mi SE
- Clinton5.0 mi S
- Devens5.2 mi NE
- Leominster5.5 mi NW
- Sterling5.7 mi SW
- Shirley6.5 mi N
- Berlin7.1 mi S
- Lunenburg7.2 mi N
- Ayer7.7 mi NE
- Boxborough7.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Lancaster
What county is Lancaster in?
Lancaster is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Lancaster, MA?
8,441 people lived in Lancaster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lancaster, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01523. Other ZIP codes: 01561.
What is the elevation of Lancaster?
299 feet (91 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lancaster?
South Lancaster (3.5 mi), Harvard (4.7 mi), Bolton (4.8 mi), Clinton (5.0 mi), Devens (5.2 mi).
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