Fitchburg city, MA

ZIP 01420 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Fitchburg city, MA (01420)

Median Income

$70,334

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,967

Wealth inflow

Population

41,677

Unemployment

7.1%

3.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,967 for ZIP 01420 (Fitchburg city, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.1%+93% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.8%-71% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

25.2%+115% vs US avg

783

Establishments

10,364

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.4%
Construction6.3%
Manufacturing12.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Retail trade12.4%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.7%
Professional, scientific, management12.8%
Education, health care, social26.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.2%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 01420 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.7%, median income rose 9.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.6%.

Median Income

$70,334

-6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate