City

Leicester, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥6,110Population
💰$93,191Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$390,800Median Home Value▲ 40% above avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 6.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic4.7%
Black6.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma104 (2.6%)
HS Graduate1,038 (25.9%)
Some College385 (9.6%)
Associates749 (18.7%)
Bachelors481 (12%)
Graduate Degree1,250 (31.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 31.2%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College9.6%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate31.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.4%Renter: 8.6%Tenure
Owner91.4%
Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
60%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,191 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$390,800 ▲ 40% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,055/mo
Total Housing Units2,448
Vacant Units219

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Leicester, MA

Leicester is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,110 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Leicester is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,191 is above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Leicester is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $390,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,055 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leicester is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Leicester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01524 6,110 $93,191 $390,800 $1,055 2.8% 43.2% 91.4%