City

Spencer, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥11,961Population
💰$79,086Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$368,300Median Home Value▲ 32% above avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.8%
Asian0.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma146 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,007 (35.4%)
Some College1,190 (14%)
Associates1,089 (12.8%)
Bachelors668 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree2,390 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 14%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College14.0%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.1%Renter: 34.9%Tenure
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,086 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$368,300 ▲ 32% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,085/mo
Total Housing Units5,788
Vacant Units653

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Spencer, MA

Spencer is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,961 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Spencer is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,086 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Spencer is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $368,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,085 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spencer is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spencer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01562 11,961 $79,086 $368,300 $1,085 5.7% 36.0% 65.1%