ZIP Code 01862
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North Billerica · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 10,227
- Median income
- $138,571
- Median home value
- $586,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.8%
- Land area
- 23.9 sq mi
427/sq mi
▲ 82% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 111% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
New York
ZIP code 01862 in North Billerica, Massachusetts has a population of 10,227. The median household income is $138,571, which is 82% above the national average. Median home value is $586,200, 111% above the US average. 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01862 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.9 square miles in North Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 10,227 residents, producing a population density of 427 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 01862 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01862 sits at $138,571 (20% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $55,587. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $586,200 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $2,142 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01862 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01862 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 01862
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01862.
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
51 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 35
Other services (except public administration)
35 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 01862, North Billerica, 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
10,227
Population
23.9
Area (sq mi)
427
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01862?
40.7
Median Age
55.9%
Male
44.1%
Female
16.3%
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?
$138,571
Median Household Income
+20% vs state
$55,587
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 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?
4,376
Total Housing Units
4,364
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$586,200
Median Home Value
-2% vs state
$2,142
Median Rent
1977
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
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01862 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 192 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 210 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 237 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 254 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 281 |
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 430 business establishments in ZIP 01862, employing approximately 11,110 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,072,692,000.
430
Businesses
11,110
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 89 | 20.7% |
| Manufacturing | 51 | 11.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 47 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.8% |
| Information | 9 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.9% |
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 01862 vs 01852 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01852 | Lowell, MA | 33,508 | 4.0 mi |
| 01821 | Billerica, MA | 30,310 | 2.7 mi |
| 01824 | Chelmsford, MA | 24,911 | 3.4 mi |
| 01850 | Lowell, MA | 15,237 | 5.6 mi |
| 01730 | Bedford, MA | 13,221 | 5.4 mi |
| 01851 | Lowell, MA | 30,190 | 4.3 mi |
| 01741 | Carlisle, MA | 4,852 | 4.3 mi |
| 01876 | Tewksbury, MA | 28,667 | 4.2 mi |
| 01826 | Dracut, MA | 29,422 | 7.5 mi |
| 01854 | Lowell, MA | 27,606 | 5.8 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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