Leicester
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Leicester is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 11,087 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,010 ft (308 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spencer, 4.1 miles W.
- 11,087residents (2020 Census)
- 1,010 ftelevation · 308 m
- 23.3 sq miland area · 60.2 km²
- 477 / sq mipopulation density
- 01524main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Leicester
Leicester ( LEST-ər) is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,087 at the 2020 United States census.
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Living in Leicester
- Median household income
- $105,173
- Median home value
- $413,100
- Median rent
- $1,487/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Leicester had 11,087 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,087 |
|---|---|
| Density | 477 per sq mi (184 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Leicester at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 11,087 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.26 sq mi (60.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.37 sq mi (3.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2384° N, 71.9123° W |
| ZIP codes | 01524, 01542, 01603, 01611 |
| Official website | leicesterma.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502734795 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Leicester
- Spencer4.1 mi W
- Auburn4.4 mi SE
- Paxton5.3 mi N
- Worcester5.8 mi E
- East Brookfield6.8 mi W
- Millbury7.6 mi SE
- Charlton7.8 mi S
- Oxford8.0 mi S
- North Brookfield8.2 mi W
- Holden8.5 mi N
- Oakham10.3 mi NW
- Shrewsbury10.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Leicester
What county is Leicester in?
Leicester is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Leicester, MA?
11,087 people lived in Leicester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Leicester, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01524. Other ZIP codes: 01542, 01603, 01611.
What is the elevation of Leicester?
1,010 feet (308 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Leicester?
Spencer (4.1 mi), Auburn (4.4 mi), Paxton (5.3 mi), Worcester (5.8 mi), East Brookfield (6.8 mi).
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