City

Lowell, MA

5 ZIP codes · Middlesex County · Massachusetts

👥114,799Population

💰$77,053Median HH Income≈ Avg

🎂35.3Median Age

🏠$393,374Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg

🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg

📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg

People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)

♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White44.2%

Hispanic19.3%

Black10.1%

Asian21.0%

Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5

5–17

15%

18–24

12%

25–44

30%

45–64

24%

65+

Key Indicators

Median Age	35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size	2.60
Below Poverty	15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads	40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment	5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma	3,723 (5.4%)
HS Graduate	21,708 (31.8%)
Some College	8,593 (12.6%)
Associates	6,513 (9.5%)
Bachelors	5,834 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree	21,947 (32.1%)

Education

No HS5.4%

HS Grad31.8%

Some College12.6%

Associates9.5%

Bachelors8.5%

Graduate32.1%

Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner44.0%

Renter56.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k

$50k–$100k

$100k–$150k

$150k–$200k

$200k–$300k

17%

$300k–$500k

48%

Over $500k

26%

Financials

Median HH Income	$77,053 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value	$393,374 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio	5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent	$1,593/mo
Total Housing Units	44,110
Vacant Units	1,727

Income Distribution

Under $25k

19%

$25k–$50k

11%

$50k–$75k

17%

$75k–$100k

14%

$100k–$150k

21%

$150k–$200k

Over $200k

Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone

82%

Public Transit

Walked

Work From Home

11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min

23%

15–30 min

33%

30–45 min

25%

Over 45 min

19%

Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940

1940s–1950s

12%

1960s–1970s

11%

1980s–1990s

2000+

67%

About Lowell, MA

Lowell is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 114,799 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.34 years.

Economically, Lowell is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,053 is near the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lowell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $393,374, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,592 per month.

The population of Lowell is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.2%.

Lowell, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lowell

ZIP	Population	Median Income	Median Home	Median Rent	Unemp.	College	Owner Occ.
01850	16,983	$67,581	$367,200	$1,666	7.9%	27.4%	49.9%
01851	32,308	$87,962	$432,100	$1,686	5.0%	42.7%	44.8%
01852	36,700	$77,058	$397,200	$1,567	4.6%	43.8%	46.2%
01854	28,808	$70,397	$360,500	$1,477	5.6%	41.5%	36.7%

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