City

Gardner, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥21,298Population
💰$63,526Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$270,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 3.6%Asian: 2.7%Other: 4.2%Race
White80.0%
Hispanic9.3%
Black3.6%
Asian2.7%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma226 (1.5%)
HS Graduate4,763 (32.3%)
Some College2,627 (17.8%)
Associates1,809 (12.3%)
Bachelors1,691 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree3,615 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College17.8%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.2%Renter: 42.8%Tenure
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,526 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$270,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,071/mo
Total Housing Units9,600
Vacant Units579

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Gardner, MA

Gardner is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,298 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Gardner is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,526 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gardner is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $270,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,071 per month.

The population of Gardner is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.99%).

Gardner, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Gardner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01440 21,298 $63,526 $270,500 $1,071 5.6% 36.0% 57.2%