01524 Leicester, MA is a small town located in Worcester County with a population of 6,702 as of 2017 and a population density of 419.97 people per square mile. It is known for its beautiful parks and nature preserves that provide year-round outdoor activities for locals and visitors alike. Examples include the Trustees of Reservations’ Leominster State Forest where one can enjoy hiking trails, swimming holes, fishing ponds, and picnic areas; as well as Lake Lashaway offering boating opportunities along with swimming beaches, picnic areas, and campgrounds. There is also the Entrust Energy Science Center which offers educational programs to the community.
In addition to outdoor activities, Leicester has many local businesses such as Apple Valley Orchard & Farm Market which provides fresh fruits and vegetables from their farm; Quabbin Valley Farms which offers locally sourced meats; Remick's Country Store which has a variety of products ranging from hardware items to gifts; The Corner Store & Deli that provides breakfast sandwiches every morning;and Stonehedge Heights Golf Course for golfing enthusiasts.
The town also boasts several organizations working on special projects such as the Olde Pickard Bellows Preservation Society dedicated to protecting the historic bellow shop in town; Leicester Historical Commission that works on preserving Leicester's history; Leicester Garden Club that promotes gardening education; Friends of the Leominster Public Library to support public library services in town; plus many others.
Leicester is home to some sporting events throughout the year like the annual Jesse Burkett Little League parade and opening day ceremonies at 6 different ball fields around town held each spring; along with the Autumnfest 5K Road Race which takes place every fall in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The population in Leicester (zip 01524) is 6,702. There are 419 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Leicester (zip 01524) is 42.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Leicester (zip 01524) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Leicester (zip 01524)
- 48.2% are married
- 7.0% are divorced
- 32.7% are married with children
- 6.9% have children, but are single
Race in Leicester (zip 01524)
- 96.0% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander