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.
Quick Facts about South Lancaster
| Population : | 1,894 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Area : | 3.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 285 feet / 87 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:06:05 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 01561 |
Geography
South Lancaster is located at 42°26'40"N 71°41'13"W (42.4445400, -71.6870100).
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South Lancaster zip code is 01561.
County name: Worcester, County
fips: 25027
Schools in South Lancaster
College & universities near South Lancaster, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164535 | Assabet Valley Regional Technical School | Marlborough (MA) | 01752 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Lancaster, MA
| 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 |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Post offices near 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
