| ZIP Code | 01420 |
|---|---|
| City | Fitchburg |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 351/508/978 |
| Elevation | 481 ft |
| Latitude | 42.584925 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.816862 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 15.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 46% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 480 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,941 (31.8%) |
| Some College | 3,649 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 3,762 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,494 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,620 (26.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,334 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $294,600 ≈ Avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,131/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,998 |
| Vacant Units | 1,065 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,998 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,065 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 01420 is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 41,677, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 01420 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,334 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01420 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $294,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,131 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.5%) and renters (43.5%). Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 01420 is majority White (56.99%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.0%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01420 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 01420 in Fitchburg, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 41,677 residents, a median household income of $70,334, and a median home value of $294,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.