01850 ZIP Code
Lowell, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01850 |
| City/Town: | Lowell |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,806 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,069 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,121 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,965 |
| Median Home Value: | $345,000 |
| Land Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6560, -71.3033 |
Population Information (01850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,806 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,333 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,473 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,304 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,024 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,590 | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,088 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,297 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,434 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,368 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,892 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,046 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,098 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,037 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 413 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 215 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $345,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,494 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,965 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,872 | 98.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 93 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,039 | 51.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,833 | 48.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,503 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 913 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 964 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,928 | 37.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,956 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,023 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,094 | 10.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 625 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01850 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,069 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,919 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,223 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,121 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,023 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,465 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 558 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,614 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,509 | 87.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 364 | 4.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 542 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 50 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,638 | 57.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,139 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,537 | 15.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 88 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,078 | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,326 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,988 | 11.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,472 | 26.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 44 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,344 | 13.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,084 | 12.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01850 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 484 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 266 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 382 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 341 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 669 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,249 | 21.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 767 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,224 | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 224 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 266 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01850 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,642 | 75.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 478 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 115 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 256 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 136 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 593 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01850 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 526 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 905 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 142 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 756 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 583 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 23 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 196 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 714 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,348 | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 664 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 482 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 126 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.7% | 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 (01850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,963 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,551 | 50.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,849 | 52.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 689 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01850 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,641 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,387 | 23.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 879 | 15.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 473 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 240 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,467 | 25.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01850 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,546 | 42.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 200 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,415 | 23.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 559 | 9.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 538 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 420 | 7.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 236 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 51 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01850 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 99 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 231 | 3.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 125 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 670 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 277 | 4.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 534 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 502 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 303 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,224 | 54.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01850 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 113 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 518 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,911 | 32.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,136 | 35.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 831 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 456 | 7.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01850 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,419 | 75.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 179 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 782 | 13.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 455 | 7.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 37 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01850 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 669 | 11.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,427 | 41.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,601 | 27.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,175 | 20.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01850 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 81 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 74 | 2.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 222 | 7.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 724 | 23.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,530 | 50.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 408 | 13.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01850 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,101 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $772 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,494 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.38 |
Households (01850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,872 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,063 | 35.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 800 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,321 | 22.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,905 | 32.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,326 | 39.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,273 | 21.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.41 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01850 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,454 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,357 | 52.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,407 | 37.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 45 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 517 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,828 | 43.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01850 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,619 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 299 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 314 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,094 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 884 | 19.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,028 | 22.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,246 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 427 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,652 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,408 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 264 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,699 | 70.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 445 | 18.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01850 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,343 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,219 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,515 | 68.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 578 | 26.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 290 | 13.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 126 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,513 | 74.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,095 | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,293 | 392.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,293 | 392.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,293 | 392.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 357 | 32.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,026 | 93.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 58 | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,414 | 129.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01850 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,502 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,602 | 61.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,900 | 38.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,575 | 16.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 856 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,866 | 12.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 603 | 3.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01850 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,872 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,297 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Lowell, MA01850