ZIP Code 01773
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Lincoln · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 5,112
- Median income
- $209,327
- Median home value
- $1,200,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 88.0%
- Land area
- 35.3 sq mi
145/sq mi
▲ 174% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 332% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.5
New York
ZIP code 01773 in Lincoln, Massachusetts has a population of 5,112. The median household income is $209,327, which is 174% above the national average. Median home value is $1,200,800, 332% above the US average. 88.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01773 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.3 square miles in Lincoln, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 5,112 residents, producing a population density of 145 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01773 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01773 sits at $209,327 (81% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $134,930. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 01773 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 88.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01773 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01773
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01773.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 12
Real estate and rental and leasing
12 establishments
- Retail trade 11
Retail trade
11 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 01773?
52.5
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
10.9%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01773 vs 01731 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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