County ProfileMA
Worcester County
Population: 862,111 · 94 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
862,111
People
Median age
40.2
Housing
Total households
335,826
Income
Median household income
$95,939
Housing
Total housing units
355,185
Employment
Employment rate
62.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
39.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
97.5%
County details
Local time 04:26:25(ET)| Name | Worcester |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 94total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 78 Standard13 PO Box3 Unique |
| Area code | 351, 413, 508, 774, 978 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 42.3116934, -71.940282 |
| Land area | 1,510.7 sq miles(3,912.6 km²) |
Map of Worcester county, Massachusetts with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Worcester County
Compare the largest cities in Worcester County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 206,518 | $70,102 | 15ZIPs |
| Leominster | 43,782 | $83,816 | 1ZIPs |
| Fitchburg | 41,946 | $73,040 | 1ZIPs |
| Milford | 26,971 | $93,310 | 1ZIPs |
| Gardner | 21,287 | $67,518 | 1ZIPs |
| Southbridge | 17,740 | $66,287 | 1ZIPs |
| Webster | 12,194 | $63,837 | 1ZIPs |
| Athol | 8,486 | $67,394 | 1ZIPs |
| Clinton | 8,166 | $79,516 | 1ZIPs |
| Whitinsville | 6,750 | $96,145 | 1ZIPs |
| Northborough | 6,474 | $133,839 | 1ZIPs |
| Oxford | 5,928 | $89,623 | 1ZIPs |
| Spencer | 5,810 | $59,931 | 1ZIPs |
| Westborough | 4,255 | $106,200 | 1ZIPs |
| Winchendon | 4,160 | $55,809 | 1ZIPs |
| Hopedale | 3,939 | $107,909 | 1ZIPs |
| Upton | 3,090 | $110,900 | 1ZIPs |
| Fiskdale | 2,797 | $112,400 | 1ZIPs |
| Sturbridge | 2,385 | $131,568 | 1ZIPs |
| North Brookfield | 2,256 | $77,740 | 1ZIPs |
| Rutland | 2,179 | $95,724 | 1ZIPs |
| Baldwinville | 2,117 | $51,917 | 1ZIPs |
| South Lancaster | 1,838 | $109,173 | 1ZIPs |
| Lunenburg | 1,789 | $109,662 | 1ZIPs |
| Devens | 1,697 | $189,250 | 1ZIPs |
| West Brookfield | 1,375 | $76,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Warren | 1,333 | $40,365 | 1ZIPs |
| East Brookfield | 1,292 | $69,837 | 1ZIPs |
| Barre | 1,029 | $75,202 | 1ZIPs |
| Brookfield | 824 | $81,563 | 1ZIPs |
| West Warren | 721 | $66,921 | 1ZIPs |
| Petersham | 225 | $107,813 | 1ZIPs |
| Ashburnham | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Auburn | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Berlin | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Blackstone | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Bolton | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Boylston | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Charlton | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cherry Valley | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Douglas | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Dudley | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| East Templeton | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Fayville | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Gilbertville | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Grafton | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hardwick | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Harvard | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Holden | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hubbardston | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Jefferson | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lancaster | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Leicester | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Linwood | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mendon | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Millbury | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Millville | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| New Braintree | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| North Grafton | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| North Oxford | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Northbridge | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Oakham | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Paxton | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Princeton | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Rochdale | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Royalston | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Shrewsbury | — | — | 2ZIPs |
| South Barre | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| South Grafton | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Southborough | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sterling | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Still River | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sutton | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Templeton | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Uxbridge | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| West Boylston | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Westminster | — | — | 2ZIPs |
| Wheelwright | — | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Worcester County
Review the most populated postal areas across Worcester County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01005 | Barre | — | — |
| 01031 | Gilbertville | — | — |
| 01037 | Hardwick | — | — |
| 01068 | Oakham | — | — |
| 01074 | South Barre | — | — |
| 01083 | Warren | — | — |
| 01092 | West Warren | — | — |
| 01094 | Wheelwright | — | — |
| 01331 | Athol | — | — |
| 01366 | Petersham | — | — |
| 01368 | Royalston | — | — |
| 01420 | Fitchburg | — | — |
| 01430 | Ashburnham | — | — |
| 01434 | Devens | — | — |
| 01436 | Baldwinville | — | — |
| 01438 | East Templeton | — | — |
| 01440 | Gardner | — | — |
| 01441 | Westminster | — | — |
| 01451 | Harvard | — | — |
| 01452 | Hubbardston | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS