Westborough
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Westborough is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 21,567 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 299 ft (91 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northborough, 4.2 miles NW.
- 21,567residents (2020 Census)
- 299 ftelevation · 91 m
- 20.6 sq miland area · 53.4 km²
- 1,047 / sq mipopulation density
- 01581ZIP code
About Westborough
Westborough is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 21,567 at the 2020 census, in over 7,000 households. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. Incorporated in 1717, the town is governed under the New England open town meeting system, headed by a five-member elected Board of Selectmen whose duties include licensing, appointing various administrative positions, and calling a town meeting of citizens annually or whenever the need arises.
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Living in Westborough
- Median household income
- $141,944
- Median home value
- $685,300
- Median rent
- $2,106/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Westborough had 21,567 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,567 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,047 per sq mi (404 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Westborough at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 21,567 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.60 sq mi (53.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2684° N, 71.6133° W |
| ZIP code | 01581 |
| Official website | town.westborough.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502775015 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Westborough
- Northborough4.2 mi NW
- Cordaville4.7 mi E
- Hopkinton4.8 mi SE
- Southborough4.8 mi NE
- Grafton5.0 mi SW
- Shrewsbury5.3 mi W
- Upton6.4 mi S
- Marlborough6.5 mi NE
- Ashland7.1 mi E
- Boylston8.0 mi NW
- Berlin8.1 mi N
- Milford8.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Westborough
What county is Westborough in?
Westborough is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Westborough, MA?
21,567 people lived in Westborough at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Westborough, MA?
The ZIP code of Westborough is 01581.
What is the elevation of Westborough?
299 feet (91 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Westborough?
Northborough (4.2 mi), Cordaville (4.7 mi), Hopkinton (4.8 mi), Southborough (4.8 mi), Grafton (5.0 mi).
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