| ZIP Code | 01523 |
|---|---|
| City | Lancaster |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 351/978 |
| Elevation | 283 ft |
| Latitude | 42.483569 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.675585 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 2.6% ▼ 74% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.4% ▲ 93% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 1,098 (18.6%) |
| Some College | 778 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 519 (8.8%) |
| Bachelors | 352 (6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,142 (53.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $130,444 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $467,400 ▲ 68% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,985/mo |
| Total Units | 2,970 |
| Vacant Units | 26 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,970 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 26 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 01523 is located in Lancaster, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 8,470, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.7 years. Economically, 01523 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $130,444 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01523 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $467,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,985 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 01523 is primarily White (82.01%). Residents are well-educated — 59.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.6%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01523 stands at 9.4%, which is significantly above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 32% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 01523 in Lancaster, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,470 residents, a median household income of $130,444, and a median home value of $467,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.