South Lancaster, Massachusetts

South Lancaster: Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

About

South Lancaster is a CDP located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.

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Location of South Lancaster on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about South Lancaster

Population 1,894
Country United States of America
State Massachusetts (United States)
County Worcester County
Area 3.46 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.4445,-71.6870
Altitude 285 feet / 87 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 14:13:23 (15th April 2026)
Postal code 01561
Weather 79℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Main Street  South Lancaster MA image
Main Street South Lancaster MA image

Geography

South Lancaster is located at 42°26'40"N 71°41'13"W (42.4445400, -71.6870100).

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Weather

79°F
Chance Rain Showers
10 mph S Wednesday

A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

7-Day Forecast
South Lancaster zip code is 01561. County name: Worcester, County fips: 25027

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to South Lancaster, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
164535 Assabet Valley Regional Technical School Marlborough (MA) 01752

Nearby Transit Stations (31)

Rail and bus stations connected to South Lancaster, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
WOR Union Station 2 Washington Square RAIL
FRA Framingham station 417 Waverly St. RAIL
NSH Nashua, NH 8 North Southwood Drive BUS
WOB Anderson Regional Transportation Center 100 Atlantic Ave. RAIL
RTE Route 128 station 50 University Ave RAIL

Closest post offices linked to South Lancaster.

Post Office Name City ZIP
South Lancaster Post Office South Lancaster (MA) 01561

Other cities in Worcester County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Worcester 184,570 The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
Leominster 41,548 The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Fitchburg 40,310 The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Shrewsbury 38,910 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Milford 28,965 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Gardner 20,585 City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Holden 19,259 Town in Massachusetts
Grafton 19,082 Town in Massachusetts
Westborough 19,063 Town in Massachusetts
Webster 16,822 City in Massachusetts, US
Southbridge 16,788 City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Auburn 16,701 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Northbridge 16,621 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Northborough 15,038 City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Uxbridge 14,352 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Millbury 13,973 Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Distance to Other Cities

South Lancaster distances to largest Massachusetts cities