01851 ZIP Code
Lowell, Massachusetts
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 01851 |
| City/Town: | Lowell |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,323 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,330 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,165 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,774 |
| Median Home Value: | $398,900 |
| Land Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6280, -71.3368 |
Population Information (01851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,323 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,994 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,329 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,208 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,840 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,747 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,878 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,814 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,810 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,671 | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,970 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,986 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,249 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,073 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 752 | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 325 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $398,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,566 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,774 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,353 | 96.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 421 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,833 | 42.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,520 | 57.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,836 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,147 | 14.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,533 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,337 | 29.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,726 | 12.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,516 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,046 | 18.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,531 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01851 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,330 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $101,362 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,115 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,165 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,575 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,616 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 959 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,495 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,103 | 85.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,823 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 614 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 76 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,037 | 37.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,907 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 106 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 13,492 | 41.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,594 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,187 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,876 | 8.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,997 | 12.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 141 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,792 | 5.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,064 | 6.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01851 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 458 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 539 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 731 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 825 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,059 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,569 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,747 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,186 | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,109 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,130 | 10.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01851 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,460 | 70.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,065 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 499 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 630 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 326 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,187 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01851 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,041 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,795 | 21.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 313 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,705 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 466 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 420 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 765 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,021 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,928 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,742 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 767 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 587 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.0% | 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 (01851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,799 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,878 | 58.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,293 | 44.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,392 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01851 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,644 | 84.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,372 | 20.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,547 | 13.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,372 | 12.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,019 | 9.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,041 | 26.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01851 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,797 | 32.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 861 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,666 | 22.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,161 | 9.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,104 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,157 | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,028 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01851 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 379 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 339 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 570 | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,131 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 864 | 7.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 869 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 917 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 389 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,303 | 53.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01851 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 539 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,231 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,350 | 36.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,598 | 30.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,531 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 525 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01851 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,949 | 70.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 447 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,970 | 17.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 786 | 6.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 115 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 58 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01851 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,524 | 13.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,254 | 37.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,723 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,852 | 16.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01851 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 105 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 11 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 127 | 2.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 84 | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 780 | 16.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,734 | 56.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 694 | 14.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 298 | 6.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01851 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,404 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $956 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,566 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.14 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (01851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,353 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,311 | 38.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,980 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,593 | 22.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,251 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,032 | 35.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,561 | 22.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.81 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.33 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01851 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,951 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,833 | 45.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,426 | 41.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 289 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,286 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,773 | 44.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01851 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,693 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 410 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 305 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,755 | 35.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,273 | 16.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,950 | 38.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,583 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 837 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,191 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,229 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 594 | 14.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,317 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,318 | 31.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01851 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,794 | 86.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,986 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,556 | 64.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,085 | 27.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 241 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 345 | 8.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,065 | 62.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,278 | 4.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,258 | 959.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,258 | 959.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,258 | 959.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 151 | 11.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,640 | 128.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,970 | 154.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 83 | 6.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01851 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,115 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,571 | 48.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,544 | 51.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,463 | 8.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,462 | 8.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 9,686 | 32.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 933 | 3.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01851 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,353 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,404 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Lowell, MA01851