ZIP Code 01850
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Lowell · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 15,237
- Median income
- $69,780
- Median home value
- $390,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.8%
- Land area
- 3.5 sq mi
4,327/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▲ 40% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.4
New York
ZIP code 01850 in Lowell, Massachusetts has a population of 15,237. The median household income is $69,780, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $390,800, 40% above the US average. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01850 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.5 square miles in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 15,237 residents, producing a population density of 4,327 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 01850 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01850 sits at $69,780 (40% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $27,609. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $390,800 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,707 per month, and 49.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01850 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01850 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 01850
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01850.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 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 01850, Lowell, 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
15,237
Population
3.5
Area (sq mi)
4,327
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01850?
33.4
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
28.6%
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?
$69,780
Median Household Income
-40% vs state
$27,609
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 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?
6,221
Total Housing Units
6,089
Occupied Units
132
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$390,800
Median Home Value
-35% vs state
$1,707
Median Rent
1938
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01850 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 202 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 234 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 264 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 282 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 306 |
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 136 business establishments in ZIP 01850, employing approximately 1,500 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,958,000.
136
Businesses
1,500
Employees
$51.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 19.9% |
| Construction | 25 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 11.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.2% |
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 01850 vs 01826 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01826 | Dracut, MA | 29,422 | 1.9 mi |
| 01852 | Lowell, MA | 33,508 | 1.7 mi |
| 01854 | Lowell, MA | 27,606 | 2.3 mi |
| 01851 | Lowell, MA | 30,190 | 2.5 mi |
| 01862 | North Billerica, MA | 10,227 | 5.6 mi |
| 03076 | Pelham, NH | 12,897 | 5.5 mi |
| 01863 | North Chelmsford, MA | 8,891 | 4.7 mi |
| 01824 | Chelmsford, MA | 24,911 | 5.2 mi |
| 01876 | Tewksbury, MA | 28,667 | 4.9 mi |
| 01879 | Tyngsboro, MA | 11,305 | 6.4 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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