Leicester Massachusetts Map

About Leicester, Massachusetts

Leicester is a locality in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 11,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Leicester is located at 42.2459°N, 71.9087°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1524.

Leicester rests on rolling hills, a landscape defined by a gentle, undulating terrain that speaks of ancient glacial retreat. It lies 5.6 miles west-south-west of Worcester, MA (from Worcester, MA: bearing 258°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-south-west of Holden. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands. Broad, open fields, some still tilled, others given over to wilder grasses, break the dense green of the forests, creating a patchwork quilt under the wide New England sky. Here and there, stone walls, weathered and moss-covered, mark the boundaries of farms and properties, their patient lines a testament to generations of human endeavor shaping this land. The history of Leicester is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, though its early days also saw a burgeoning manufacturing sector. Mills once hummed along the streams that still thread through the countryside, powered by the very water that now flows with a quieter purpose. The town’s economy, while diversified, still holds a connection to the land; small farms and artisanal producers contribute to its distinctive character. Leicester's past is also punctuated by innovation, as inventors and thinkers have found inspiration in its peaceful surroundings, contributing to the wider narrative of American ingenuity. The rhythm of life in Leicester is one of steady progression, a place where the past is present in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Leicester Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Leicester, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.245926, -71.908684. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Leicester and Worcester County.

Detailed location data for Leicester includes the ZIP code (01524), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Worcester County (Worcester), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Leicester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.