01523 Zip Code, Lancaster

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Lancaster

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Low
Low 46 / 300 High
Violent Crime 67
33% below national avg
Property Crime 41
59% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
safer than other
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Is 01523 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 01523 in Lancaster, MA has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 46, which is 54% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Lancaster.

Looking at specific crime types, rape is the most elevated concern (index: 101, 1% above average), while burglary is the lowest risk (index: 32). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Rape · Index 101 (1% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Burglary · Index 32 (68% below avg)

01523 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Lancaster city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
44 -56% Low
Assault
62 -38% Low
Robbery
59 -41% Low
Rape
101 +1% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
32 -68% Low
Larceny / Theft
36 -64% Low
Vehicle Theft
55 -45% Low

01523 Crime Map

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01523 Demographics & Context

Population
7,697
Median Income
$102,031
Home Value
$509,331
Median Age
39
Pop. Density
337/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 19.6%
Graduate Degree 18.1%

Housing

77%
23%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 78.2%
Black 12.5%
Hispanic 10.3%
Asian 2.4%
01523 Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 01523, Lancaster?

Zip code 01523 in Lancaster, MA has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 46, which is 54% below the national average. Zip code 01523 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Lancaster.

Is Zip code 01523 a safe neighborhood in Lancaster?

Zip code 01523 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Lancaster, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Rape (index: 101), while Burglary is the lowest risk (index: 32). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Lancaster.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 01523?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 01523 is Rape, with a crime index of 101 (1% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 01523?

Zip code 01523 has a population of approximately 7,697. The median household income is $102,031. The median home value is $509,331. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 01523 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 01523's overall crime rate is 54% below the national average (index 46 vs 100). Within Lancaster, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.