Fitchburg, MA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 01420 serves a portion of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. This community is home to approximately 53,977 residents, with a median age of 28.2 years. The median household income of $97,431 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $438,439 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 51% owner-occupied and 49% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Fitchburg is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 153 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 18% and an unemployment rate of 4.4%, 01420 reflects the economic character of Worcester County in Massachusetts.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 53,977 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,257 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $97,431 | ↑ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $438,439 | ↑ 45% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 153 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ↑ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 10.9% | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 18% | ↓ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.2 yrs | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 51% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 49% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 23,210 | — |