| ZIP Code | 01850 |
|---|---|
| City | Lowell |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 351/781/978 |
| Elevation | 91 ft |
| Latitude | 42.656045 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.303309 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 18.0% ▲ 80% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.4% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 61% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 436 (4.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,857 (40.5%) |
| Some College | 1,802 (18.9%) |
| Associates | 817 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 713 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,892 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,581 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $367,200 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,666/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,028 |
| Vacant Units | 151 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,028 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 151 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 01850 is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 16,983, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 01850 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,581 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01850 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $367,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,666 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.9%) and renters (50.1%). Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 01850 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.8%. Residents are moderately educated — 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.0%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01850 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 01850 in Lowell, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,983 residents, a median household income of $67,581, and a median home value of $367,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.