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 High-density area
- $209,327
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,200,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 88.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $134,930. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.3% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,200,800 (100% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,699.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01773 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$134,930
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01773 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Lincoln, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$209,327 Top 5% higher than 95% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,229housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 01773 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02453
Waltham (02453)
28,968 residents
- 01742
Concord (01742)
17,726 residents
- 02451
Waltham (02451)
17,426 residents
- 02421
Lexington (02421)
17,342 residents
- 02452
Waltham (02452)
14,238 residents
- 02420
Lexington (02420)
14,052 residents
- 01730
Bedford (01730)
13,221 residents
- 01778
Wayland (01778)
13,109 residents
- 02493 11,261
Weston (02493)
11,261 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01773 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01773 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02493
Weston (02493)
$250,000 median income
- 02420
Lexington (02420)
$245,031 median income
- 02421
Lexington (02421)
$227,813 median income
- 01778
Wayland (01778)
$219,375 median income
- 01773
Lincoln (01773)
$209,327 median income
- 01742
Concord (01742)
$195,125 median income
- 01730
Bedford (01730)
$172,400 median income
- 02451
Waltham (02451)
$122,335 median income
- 02452
Waltham (02452)
$118,431 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01773, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,112 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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