01826 ZIP Code
Dracut, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01826 |
| City/Town: | Dracut |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,309 |
| Median Household Income: | $102,335 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,542 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,477 |
| Median Home Value: | $424,200 |
| Land Area: | 20.8 sq miles
53.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6797, -71.3007 |
Population Information (01826 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,309 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,388 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,921 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,358 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,773 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,283 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,538 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,637 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,514 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,737 | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,173 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,481 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,458 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,777 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,380 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,200 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01826 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $424,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,624 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,477 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,209 | 97.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 268 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,820 | 80.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,389 | 19.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01826 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,720 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 584 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,337 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,640 | 33.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,694 | 16.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,655 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,587 | 24.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,223 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01826 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $102,335 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,197 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,563 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,542 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01826 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,258 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,319 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 907 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,301 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,572 | 78.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,967 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 767 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01826 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,190 | 84.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,179 | 3.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,581 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 520 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,839 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,862 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,567 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 38 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,195 | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 55 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,279 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01826 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 364 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 268 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 410 | 3.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,014 | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 956 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,349 | 11.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,567 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,564 | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,183 | 17.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,534 | 12.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01826 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,001 | 80.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 996 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 311 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 101 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 135 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,601 | 9.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01826 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 92 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,212 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,877 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 372 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,705 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,203 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 400 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 880 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,257 | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,598 | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,727 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 358 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 638 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01826 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (01826 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,382 | 97.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,154 | 77.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,889 | 33.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 880 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01826 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,606 | 78.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,783 | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,333 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 777 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 413 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,201 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01826 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,531 | 68.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 757 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 398 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 402 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 892 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 367 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,110 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01826 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 725 | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,081 | 8.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,613 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,205 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,911 | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,467 | 11.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,170 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 789 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,500 | 12.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01826 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 210 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 854 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,531 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,352 | 34.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,856 | 22.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 674 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01826 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,671 | 71.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 290 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,204 | 9.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,763 | 14.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 161 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 83 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01826 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 590 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,725 | 30.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,192 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,702 | 22.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01826 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 198 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 59 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 208 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 244 | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,321 | 13.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,780 | 48.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,951 | 30.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 59 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01826 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,273 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $896 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,624 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (01826 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,209 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,096 | 49.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,568 | 21.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,255 | 18.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,911 | 23.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,798 | 31.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,106 | 33.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01826 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,540 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,629 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,474 | 47.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 268 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 954 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,196 | 31.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01826 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,810 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 434 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 295 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,393 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,911 | 24.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,777 | 22.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01826 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,323 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,549 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,262 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,461 | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 236 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,061 | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,164 | 48.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01826 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,049 | 93.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,040 | 6.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,204 | 59.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 833 | 40.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 249 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01826 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,980 | 89.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 256 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,329 | 1300.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,329 | 1300.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,329 | 1300.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 547 | 213.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,112 | 434.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 664 | 259.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 28 | 10.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01826 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,951 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,100 | 84.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,851 | 15.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,109 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,091 | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 851 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 800 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01826 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,209 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,327 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Dracut, MA01826