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Gardner, MA
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01440.
Population
21,148
Land area
22.1sq mi
People per sq mi
958
ZIP codes
1
Gardner and its ZIP codes
Gardner at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $67,518 a year, 35% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $301,600 (46% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,109 a month.
Local data for Gardner, MA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks3
- Post Offices1
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants43
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Gardner, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,518
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$301,600
Median rent
$1,109/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,952), French Americans (2,599), Italian Americans (1,471).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for Gardner.
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
$5.79B
FY 2026, $6,718 per person
PPP loans
$41.39M
338 loans, 5,012 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gardner, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gardner, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
80° / 14°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gardner, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Gardner
1 in or overlapping Gardner. Population shown
Cities near Gardner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South AshburnhamCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 3 |
| BaldwinvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.6 |
| WinchendonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.3 |
| FitchburgCity | 8.8 mi | 27.8 |
| LeominsterCity | 12 mi | 28.8 |
| PetershamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| AtholCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.2 |
| BarreCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| LunenburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| RutlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| TownsendCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Jaffrey, NHCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| OrangeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6 |
| Greenville, NHCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| ShirleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| South LancasterCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gardner, MA in?
- Gardner is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Gardner, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gardner include 01440.
- What is the population of Gardner, MA?
- About 21,148 people live in Gardner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gardner?
- Nearby places include South Ashburnham (3.6 mi), Baldwinville (5.1 mi), Winchendon (7.4 mi), Fitchburg (8.8 mi), Leominster (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023