Webster
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Webster is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 17,776 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 459 ft (140 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Thompson, 4.2 miles S.
- 17,776residents (2020 Census)
- 459 ftelevation · 140 m
- 12.4 sq miland area · 32.0 km²
- 1,439 / sq mipopulation density
- 01570ZIP code
About Webster
Webster is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 17,776 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. Named after statesman Daniel Webster, the town was founded by industrialist Samuel Slater, and was home to several early American textile mills. It was home to the Chaubunagungamaug Reservation of the Nipmuc; many still live near there. It is the location as well as Lake Chaubunagungamaug, the third largest body of freshwater, and largest natural lake, in Massachusetts.
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Living in Webster
- Median household income
- $72,895
- Median home value
- $361,500
- Median rent
- $1,228/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Webster had 17,776 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,776 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,439 per sq mi (555 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Webster at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 17,776 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.36 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Water area | 2.24 sq mi (5.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0493° N, 71.8462° W |
| ZIP code | 01570 |
| Official website | webster-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502773895 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Webster
- Thompson, CT4.2 mi S
- Dudley4.6 mi W
- Douglas4.8 mi E
- Quinebaug, CT5.2 mi SW
- North Grosvenor Dale, CT5.3 mi SW
- Oxford5.6 mi N
- East Douglas6.9 mi E
- Mechanicsville, CT7.1 mi S
- Sutton7.5 mi NE
- Charlton8.6 mi NW
- Burrillville, RI9.3 mi SE
- Southbridge Town9.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Webster
What county is Webster in?
Webster is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Webster, MA?
17,776 people lived in Webster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Webster, MA?
The ZIP code of Webster is 01570.
What is the elevation of Webster?
459 feet (140 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Webster?
Thompson (4.2 mi), Dudley (4.6 mi), Douglas (4.8 mi), Quinebaug (5.2 mi), North Grosvenor Dale (5.3 mi).
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