Sterling
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Sterling is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 7,985 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 502 ft (153 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Lancaster, 4.0 miles E.
- 7,985residents (2020 Census)
- 502 ftelevation · 153 m
- 30.6 sq miland area · 79.3 km²
- 261 / sq mipopulation density
- 01564ZIP code
About Sterling
Sterling is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 7,985 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Sterling
- Median household income
- $129,063
- Median home value
- $498,800
- Median rent
- $1,699/mo
- Median age
- 51.5
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Sterling had 7,985 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,985 |
|---|---|
| Density | 261 per sq mi (101 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sterling at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 7,985 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.62 sq mi (79.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4479° N, 71.7760° W |
| ZIP code | 01564 |
| Official website | sterling-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502767385 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sterling
- South Lancaster4.0 mi E
- Clinton5.0 mi SE
- Leominster5.0 mi N
- Princeton5.2 mi W
- West Boylston5.4 mi S
- Lancaster5.7 mi NE
- Boylston7.1 mi SE
- Holden7.7 mi SW
- Berlin8.5 mi SE
- Bolton8.9 mi E
- Lunenburg9.7 mi N
- Westminster9.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Sterling
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Sterling, MA?
7,985 people lived in Sterling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, MA?
The ZIP code of Sterling is 01564.
What is the elevation of Sterling?
502 feet (153 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sterling?
South Lancaster (4.0 mi), Clinton (5.0 mi), Leominster (5.0 mi), Princeton (5.2 mi), West Boylston (5.4 mi).
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