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Devens, MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01432, 01434.

Population

1,723

Land area

6.8sq mi

People per sq mi

254

ZIP codes

2

Devens and its ZIP codes

Full map

Devens at a glance

  • Devens is 72% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is $189,250, 82% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $556,800 and median rent is $1,500 a month.

Local data for Devens, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Devens, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$189,250

Poverty rate

25.3%

Median home value

$556,800

Median rent

$1,500/mo

Homeownership

79.3%

Bachelor's or higher

21.9%

Median age

48.6

Average commute

27.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (135), Chinese Americans (54), German Americans (54).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for Devens.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$74,037

356,384 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,909

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5.8B

FY 2026, $6,718 per person

PPP loans

$22.9M

40 loans, 1,342 jobs reported

Worcester County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Devens, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone39.4%
  • Carpooled19.0%
  • Public transit5.0%
  • Walked5.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
  • Worked from home28.5%

Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Devens, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,768

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,081

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 16°F

43.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Devens, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.9%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

10.0%

U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts

Smoking

12.2%

U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

ZIP codes in Devens

2 in or overlapping Devens. Population shown

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Cities near Devens

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AyerCensus-designated place1.7 mi1.3
ShirleyCensus-designated place2.6 mi1.3
GrotonCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.7
LunenburgCensus-designated place6.5 mi3.8
Littleton CommonCensus-designated place7.4 mi3.5
LeominsterCity8.2 mi28.8
PepperellCensus-designated place8.5 mi2.1
East PepperellCensus-designated place8.6 mi1.4
South LancasterCensus-designated place8.7 mi1.3
ClintonCensus-designated place9.4 mi1.5
TownsendCensus-designated place9.6 mi1.7
FitchburgCity11 mi27.8
HudsonCensus-designated place11 mi5.7
MaynardCensus-designated place12 mi5.2
West ConcordCensus-designated place13 mi3.4
MarlboroughCity14 mi20.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Devens, MA in?
Devens is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Devens, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Devens include 01432, 01434.
What is the population of Devens, MA?
About 1,723 people live in Devens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Devens?
Nearby places include Ayer (1.7 mi), Shirley (2.6 mi), Groton (4.9 mi), Lunenburg (6.5 mi), Littleton Common (7.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023