| ZIP Code | 01854 |
|---|---|
| City | Lowell |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 351/978 |
| Elevation | 142 ft |
| Latitude | 42.649481 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.348229 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.8 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 15.5% ▲ 55% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 681 (4.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,221 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 1,587 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 1,705 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,426 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,084 (32.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,397 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $360,500 ▲ 29% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,477/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,960 |
| Vacant Units | 584 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,960 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 584 |
| Owner Occupied | 36.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 63.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 01854 is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 28,808, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.8 years. Economically, 01854 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,397 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01854 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $360,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,477 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 63.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 01854 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.6%. Residents are well-educated — 41.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.5%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01854 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 01854 in Lowell, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 28,808 residents, a median household income of $70,397, and a median home value of $360,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.