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Lincoln, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01773

Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,112
145/sq mi
$209,327
Median income
$1,200,800
Median home value
88.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lincoln pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
145
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01773 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01773 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 5,112 residents across 35.3 square miles, a density of 145 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01773 skews affluent, with a median household income of $209,327 (81% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $134,930. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $1,200,800 (100% above the state average) with median rent at $2,699 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 88.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 01773 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Middlesex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 01773

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01773.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01773, Lincoln, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,112

Population

35.3

Area (sq mi)

145

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01773?

52.5

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$209,327

Median Household Income

+81% vs state

$134,930

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01773 ranks nationally

Lincoln, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$209,327 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 90.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 88.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,229

Total Housing Units

2,030

Occupied Units

199

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$1,200,800

Median Home Value

+100% vs state

$2,699

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+23.1%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01773 have increased 23.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.3% 157
2020 +0.7% 158
2021 +1.3% 160
2022 +23.1% 196
2024 – 218

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 144 business establishments in ZIP 01773, employing approximately 1,992 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,534,000.

144

Businesses

1,992

Employees

$152.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 24.3%
Health care and social assistance 19 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 18 12.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 8.3%
Retail trade 11 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 6.9%
Educational services 7 4.9%
Construction 6 4.2%
Information 6 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 4.2%
Finance and insurance 5 3.5%
Wholesale trade 4 2.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 01773 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01773 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01773 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01773 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
01731 Hanscom Afb, MA 1,396 2.7 mi
02493 Weston, MA 11,261 4.6 mi
02451 Waltham, MA 17,426 3.3 mi
02421 Lexington, MA 17,342 3.7 mi
01742 Concord, MA 17,726 3.8 mi
01730 Bedford, MA 13,221 5.2 mi
01778 Wayland, MA 13,109 5.3 mi
02452 Waltham, MA 14,238 5.1 mi
02420 Lexington, MA 14,052 5.2 mi
02453 Waltham, MA 28,968 5.3 mi

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Pop: 59,503
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Pop: 57,964
02149 standard
Everett, MA
Pop: 41,550
01801 standard
Woburn, MA
Pop: 38,903
01752 standard
Marlborough, MA
Pop: 38,499
01702 standard
Framingham, MA
Pop: 37,206

Related Areas

Middlesex County Lincoln, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01773 in? ▼
ZIP code 01773 (Lincoln) is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01773? ▼
ZIP code 01773 in Lincoln, MA has a population of 5,112 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01773? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01773 is $209,327, which is 174% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01773? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01773 is $1,200,800, which is 332% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01773? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01773 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01773? ▼
ZIP code 01773 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 1,992 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01773? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01773 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Health care and social assistance (19), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01773? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01773 increased by 23.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01773? ▼
In ZIP code 01773, 90.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 88.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01773? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01773 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01773? ▼
In ZIP code 01773, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01773? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01773 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.