ZIP Code 01854

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Lowell · Middlesex County · Massachusetts

Population
27,606

2,709/sq mi

Median income
$72,709

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$412,000

▲ 48% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.2%

Median age 32.8

Land area
10.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 01854 in Lowell, Massachusetts has a population of 27,606. The median household income is $72,709, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $412,000, 48% above the US average. 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 01854 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.2 square miles in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 27,606 residents, producing a population density of 2,709 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 01854 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01854 sits at $72,709 (37% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $34,471. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $412,000 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,487 per month, and 37.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01854 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, 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 01854 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 01854

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01854.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01854, 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

27,606

Population

10.2

Area (sq mi)

2,709

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01854?

32.8

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

25.6%

Foreign-Born

White 52.1%
African American 12.2%
Asian 18.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%

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?

$72,709

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$34,471

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,140

Total Housing Units

10,602

Occupied Units

538

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.8%
Renter 62.2%

$412,000

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,487

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

318

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+218%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01854 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 208
2021 +12.5% 234
2022 +13.3% 266
2023 +9.7% 291
2024 +9.1% 318

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 299 business establishments in ZIP 01854, employing approximately 7,284 people with a combined annual payroll of $484,318,000.

299

Businesses

7,284

Employees

$484.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 55 18.4%
Accommodation and food services 40 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 39 13.0%
Retail trade 35 11.7%
Construction 27 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 5.0%
Finance and insurance 10 3.3%
Educational services 10 3.3%
Manufacturing 8 2.7%
Wholesale trade 5 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.3%
Information 3 1.0%

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 Code City Population Distance
01851 Lowell, MA 30,190 1.6 mi
01850 Lowell, MA 15,237 2.3 mi
01863 North Chelmsford, MA 8,891 2.4 mi
01824 Chelmsford, MA 24,911 4.0 mi
01852 Lowell, MA 33,508 2.9 mi
01826 Dracut, MA 29,422 3.4 mi
01879 Tyngsboro, MA 11,305 4.3 mi
03076 Pelham, NH 12,897 6.0 mi
01741 Carlisle, MA 4,852 8.2 mi
01862 North Billerica, MA 10,227 5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01854 in?
ZIP code 01854 (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 01854?
ZIP code 01854 in Lowell, MA has a population of 27,606 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01854?
The median household income in ZIP 01854 is $72,709, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01854?
The median home value in ZIP 01854 is $412,000, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01854?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01854 is White at 52.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01854?
ZIP code 01854 has 299 business establishments employing approximately 7,284 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01854?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01854 are: Health care and social assistance (55), Accommodation and food services (40), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01854?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01854 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 01854?
In ZIP code 01854, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 01854?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01854 is 27.5 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 01854?
In ZIP code 01854, approximately 37.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01854?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01854 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lowell, MA

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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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