Lowell, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01852
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,508
- 2,603/sq mi High-density area
- $80,906
- Median income Near-median income area
- $424,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lowell pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,603
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01852 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01852 (Lowell, MA) rose +13.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.4 in 2023 to 300.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01852 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 33,508 residents across 12.9 square miles, a density of 2,603 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01852 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,906 (30% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,981. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $424,300 (29% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,581; owner occupancy is 44.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, 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 01852 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 01852
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lowell, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01852.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
121 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
75 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 01852, Lowell, 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
33,508
Population
12.9
Area (sq mi)
2,603
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01852?
38.2
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
27.4%
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?
$80,906
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$40,981
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01852 ranks nationally
Lowell, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$80,906 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,636housing units
15,636
Total Housing Units
15,071
Occupied Units
565
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$424,300
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,581
Median Rent
1956
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
+13.5%
YoY Change (2024)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01852 have increased 13.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 196 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 225 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 251 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 264 |
| 2024 | +13.5% | 300 |
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 760 business establishments in ZIP 01852, employing approximately 9,846 people with a combined annual payroll of $560,829,000.
760
Businesses
9,846
Employees
$560.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 121 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 101 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 75 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 61 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.8% |
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 01852 vs 01850 →
ZIP 01852 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01852
Lowell (01852)
33,508 residents
- 01821
Billerica (01821)
30,310 residents
- 01851
Lowell (01851)
30,190 residents
- 01826
Dracut (01826)
29,422 residents
- 01876
Tewksbury (01876)
28,667 residents
- 01854
Lowell (01854)
27,606 residents
- 01824
Chelmsford (01824)
24,911 residents
- 01850
Lowell (01850)
15,237 residents
- 03076 12,897
Pelham (03076)
12,897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01852 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01852 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01821
Billerica (01821)
$149,042 median income
- 01863
North Chelmsford (01863)
$144,875 median income
- 01824
Chelmsford (01824)
$140,050 median income
- 01862
North Billerica (01862)
$138,571 median income
- 03076
Pelham (03076)
$135,956 median income
- 01876
Tewksbury (01876)
$130,204 median income
- 01826
Dracut (01826)
$114,196 median income
- 01851
Lowell (01851)
$92,401 median income
- 01852
Lowell (01852)
$80,906 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01852 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01850 | Lowell, MA | 15,237 | 1.7 mi |
| 01851 | Lowell, MA | 30,190 | 2.1 mi |
| 01826 | Dracut, MA | 29,422 | 3.5 mi |
| 01862 | North Billerica, MA | 10,227 | 4.0 mi |
| 01854 | Lowell, MA | 27,606 | 2.9 mi |
| 01876 | Tewksbury, MA | 28,667 | 3.7 mi |
| 01863 | North Chelmsford, MA | 8,891 | 4.8 mi |
| 01824 | Chelmsford, MA | 24,911 | 4.2 mi |
| 01821 | Billerica, MA | 30,310 | 6.1 mi |
| 03076 | Pelham, NH | 12,897 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01852, 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 (33,508 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 01852 in?
ZIP code 01852 (Lowell) 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 01852?
ZIP code 01852 in Lowell, MA has a population of 33,508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01852?
The median household income in ZIP 01852 is $80,906, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01852?
The median home value in ZIP 01852 is $424,300, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01852?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01852 is White at 55.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01852?
ZIP code 01852 has 760 business establishments employing approximately 9,846 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01852?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01852 are: Health care and social assistance (121), Retail trade (101), Other services (except public administration) (96). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01852?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01852 increased by 13.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 01852?
In ZIP code 01852, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% 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 01852?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01852 is 27.9 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 01852?
In ZIP code 01852, approximately 44.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01852?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01852 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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