| ZIP Code | 01862 |
|---|---|
| City | North Billerica |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 508/978 |
| Elevation | 125 ft |
| Latitude | 42.578543 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.295592 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.3% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 41 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,083 (26.4%) |
| Some College | 1,106 (14%) |
| Associates | 778 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 715 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,178 (40.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $131,214 ▲ 72% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $503,600 ▲ 81% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,881/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,263 |
| Vacant Units | 16 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,263 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 16 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 01862 is located in North Billerica, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 11,703, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 01862 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $131,214 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01862 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $503,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,881 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 01862 is primarily White (70.20%). Residents are well-educated — 49.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01862 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 01862 in North Billerica, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,703 residents, a median household income of $131,214, and a median home value of $503,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.