ZIP Code 01561: South Lancaster, MA
South Lancaster in Worcester County, Massachusetts uses ZIP code 01561. Its reference point is at latitude 42.4435 and longitude -71.6861 (42°26'36.6"N 71°41'10.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 01561
Massachusetts has 761 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 01523 in Lancaster, about 0.5 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 01561 |
|---|---|
| Place | South Lancaster |
| County | Worcester County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 42.4435 |
| Longitude | -71.6861 |
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Map of ZIP Code 01561
Map centred on 42.4435, -71.6861. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of South Lancaster, Massachusetts
ZIP Codes Near 01561
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 01561, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 01561, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Lancaster – 0.5 mi north
- Clinton – 1.8 mi south
- Bolton – 4.0 mi east
- Sterling – 4.6 mi west
- Still River – 4.8 mi northeast
- Berlin – 4.8 mi southeast
- Harvard – 6.8 mi northeast
- Leominster – 6.8 mi northwest
- Ft Devens – 7.0 mi northeast
- Hudson – 7.3 mi southeast
- Devens – 7.6 mi northeast
- Boylston – 7.7 mi south
Schools Near South Lancaster
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 01561 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for South Lancaster, Worcester County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Lancaster, Clinton and Bolton widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around South Lancaster are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 01561.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving South Lancaster can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Lancaster, Clinton and Bolton.
Shopping and Dining in South Lancaster
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around South Lancaster are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near South Lancaster, Massachusetts can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Worcester County along with the name South Lancaster.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 01561, Lancaster lies about 0.5 mi to the north, Clinton lies about 1.8 mi to the south, Bolton lies about 4.0 mi to the east, Sterling lies about 4.6 mi to the west and Still River lies about 4.8 mi to the northeast in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near South Lancaster show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 01561
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“LancasterMA MiddleCemetery1”): Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“LancasterMA OldSettlersBuryingGround”): Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Dexter Drumlin, South Lancaster, MA, USA - panoramio”): rvsrvs, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 01561 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).