01420 ZIP Code
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 01420 |
| City/Town: | Fitchburg |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,661 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,599 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,114 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,916 |
| Median Home Value: | $261,500 |
| Land Area: | 30.1 sq miles
77.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.5849, -71.8169 |
Population Information (01420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,661 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,137 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,524 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,294 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,616 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,390 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,012 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,353 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,750 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,184 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,417 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,594 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,112 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,331 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,744 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 864 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $261,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,115 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,916 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,700 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,216 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,325 | 55.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,375 | 44.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,996 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,703 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,135 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,903 | 31.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,094 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,540 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,537 | 16.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,084 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01420 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,599 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,965 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,620 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,114 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,553 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,715 | 92.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,789 | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,462 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,968 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,999 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 725 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,738 | 69.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,980 | 7.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 103 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 724 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,778 | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,338 | 15.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,409 | 17.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,721 | 30.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 734 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 8,775 | 21.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 174 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,038 | 7.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01420 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 826 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 907 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,185 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,007 | 12.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,439 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,882 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,263 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,141 | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,135 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 915 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01420 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,974 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,138 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 315 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 881 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 409 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,793 | 8.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01420 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 205 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 999 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,819 | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 239 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,429 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,106 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 96 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,163 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,732 | 13.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,718 | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,768 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 750 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 691 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (01420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,489 | 97.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,508 | 58.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 21,193 | 50.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 725 | 1.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01420 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,535 | 75.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,302 | 31.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,347 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,308 | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 801 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,026 | 24.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01420 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,736 | 43.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,200 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,282 | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,166 | 17.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,108 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 510 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,836 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 78 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01420 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 206 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,477 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 632 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,114 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,519 | 8.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,829 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,115 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,408 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,607 | 42.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01420 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 482 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,487 | 13.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,058 | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,327 | 35.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,881 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 681 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01420 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,037 | 48.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 405 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,074 | 18.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,716 | 28.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 238 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 113 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 95 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01420 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,026 | 12.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,368 | 38.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,827 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,479 | 14.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01420 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 317 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 89 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 431 | 4.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,252 | 13.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,161 | 44.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,768 | 29.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 240 | 2.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 67 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01420 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,885 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $806 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,115 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (01420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,700 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,894 | 35.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,314 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,850 | 23.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,396 | 32.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,701 | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,268 | 25.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01420 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,908 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,547 | 44.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,561 | 38.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 498 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,049 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,435 | 38.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01420 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,841 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 617 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 568 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,606 | 36.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,918 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,132 | 31.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,124 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,838 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,214 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,523 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 585 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,882 | 59.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,056 | 31.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01420 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,869 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,428 | 10.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,718 | 61.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,400 | 31.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 448 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 310 | 7.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,409 | 89.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 4,030 | 9.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,252 | 105.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,252 | 105.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,252 | 105.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 556 | 13.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 729 | 18.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,106 | 52.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 273 | 6.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01420 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,367 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,086 | 71.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,281 | 28.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,761 | 22.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,414 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 556 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 550 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01420 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,700 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,591 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Fitchburg, MA01420