City

Lancaster, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥8,470Population
💰$130,444Median HH Income▲ 71% above avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$467,400Median Home Value▲ 68% above avg
🎓59.3%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 93% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 4.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White82.0%
Hispanic9.8%
Black4.8%
Asian0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads59.3% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 93% above avg
HS Graduate1,098 (18.6%)
Some College778 (13.2%)
Associates519 (8.8%)
Bachelors352 (6%)
Graduate Degree3,142 (53.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.6%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 53.4%Edu
HS Grad18.6%
Some College13.2%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate53.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$130,444 ▲ 71% above avg
Median Home Value$467,400 ▲ 68% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,985/mo
Total Housing Units2,970
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
24%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
35%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Lancaster, MA

Lancaster is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,470 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Lancaster is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $130,444 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lancaster is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $467,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,985 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lancaster is well-educated. 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.01%).

Lancaster, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Lancaster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01523 8,470 $130,444 $467,400 $1,985 9.4% 59.3% 83.0%