Fitchburg, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01420
Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,337
- 514/sq mi High-density area
- $72,780
- Median income Near-median income area
- $335,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fitchburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 514
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01420 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01420 (Fitchburg, MA) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.2 in 2023 to 276.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01420 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 40,337 residents across 78.5 square miles, a density of 514 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01420 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,780 (37% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,232. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $335,300 (44% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,222; owner occupancy is 54.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 01420 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 01420
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fitchburg, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01420.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
114 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
- Construction
Construction
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01420, Fitchburg, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
40,337
Population
78.5
Area (sq mi)
514
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01420?
36.3
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
12.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$72,780
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$37,232
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01420 ranks nationally
Fitchburg, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$72,780 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,794housing units
17,794
Total Housing Units
16,709
Occupied Units
1,085
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$335,300
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,222
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01420 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 175 |
| 2021 | +16.3% | 204 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 232 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 253 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 276 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 783 business establishments in ZIP 01420, employing approximately 10,364 people with a combined annual payroll of $507,371,000.
783
Businesses
10,364
Employees
$507.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 114 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 97 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.9% |
| Information | 8 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 01420 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01453
Leominster (01453)
40,883 residents
- 01420
Fitchburg (01420)
40,337 residents
- 01462 10,086
Lunenburg (01462)
10,086 residents
- 01564 7,808
Sterling (01564)
7,808 residents
- 01523 7,582
Lancaster (01523)
7,582 residents
- 01473 7,277
Westminster (01473)
7,277 residents
- 01469 6,801
Townsend (01469)
6,801 residents
- 01430 6,089
Ashburnham (01430)
6,089 residents
- 01541 3,413
Princeton (01541)
3,413 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01420 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01420 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01541
Princeton (01541)
$158,750 median income
- 01474
West Townsend (01474)
$136,371 median income
- 01523
Lancaster (01523)
$134,833 median income
- 01564
Sterling (01564)
$129,063 median income
- 01430
Ashburnham (01430)
$118,683 median income
- 01431
Ashby (01431)
$115,598 median income
- 01462
Lunenburg (01462)
$112,992 median income
- 01473
Westminster (01473)
$106,331 median income
- 01469
Townsend (01469)
$103,801 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01420 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01431 | Ashby, MA | 3,074 | 6.3 mi |
| 01462 | Lunenburg, MA | 10,086 | 4.9 mi |
| 01473 | Westminster, MA | 7,277 | 5.0 mi |
| 01453 | Leominster, MA | 40,883 | 5.4 mi |
| 01474 | West Townsend, MA | 2,125 | 6.5 mi |
| 01430 | Ashburnham, MA | 6,089 | 7.5 mi |
| 01564 | Sterling, MA | 7,808 | 10.2 mi |
| 01541 | Princeton, MA | 3,413 | 9.5 mi |
| 01469 | Townsend, MA | 6,801 | 8.4 mi |
| 01523 | Lancaster, MA | 7,582 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01420, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (40,337 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01420 in?
ZIP code 01420 (Fitchburg) is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Worcester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/worcester-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01420?
ZIP code 01420 in Fitchburg, MA has a population of 40,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01420?
The median household income in ZIP 01420 is $72,780, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01420?
The median home value in ZIP 01420 is $335,300, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01420?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01420 is White at 56.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01420?
ZIP code 01420 has 783 business establishments employing approximately 10,364 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01420?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01420 are: Retail trade (114), Health care and social assistance (110), Other services (except public administration) (99). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01420?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01420 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01420?
In ZIP code 01420, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01420?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01420 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01420?
In ZIP code 01420, approximately 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01420?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01420 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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