01852 ZIP Code
Lowell, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01852 |
| City/Town: | Lowell |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,546 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,272 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,229 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,180 |
| Median Home Value: | $366,200 |
| Land Area: | 5.0 sq miles
12.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6330, -71.2956 |
Population Information (01852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,546 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,740 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,806 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,939 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,000 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,659 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,069 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,458 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,897 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,035 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,444 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,787 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,398 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,170 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,299 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 391 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $366,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,432 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,180 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,694 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 486 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,725 | 45.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,969 | 54.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,421 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,887 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,540 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,598 | 29.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,359 | 17.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,887 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,742 | 18.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,408 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01852 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,272 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,648 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,354 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,229 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,526 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,322 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,146 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,060 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,734 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,195 | 11.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,336 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 57 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,206 | 63.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,137 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 182 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,226 | 14.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 33 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,462 | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,300 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,160 | 11.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,619 | 15.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 447 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,847 | 7.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,295 | 6.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01852 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 672 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 743 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,274 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,007 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,234 | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,301 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,050 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,057 | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,169 | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,187 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01852 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,313 | 68.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,944 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 410 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 502 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 419 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,145 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01852 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,154 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,840 | 14.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 276 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,729 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,079 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 265 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 889 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,364 | 17.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,236 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,442 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,167 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 853 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.2% | 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 (01852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,606 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,082 | 60.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,035 | 43.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,798 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01852 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,688 | 79.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,103 | 27.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,358 | 16.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,172 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 534 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,955 | 20.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01852 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,703 | 31.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 970 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,954 | 12.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,502 | 9.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 804 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,008 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,143 | 27.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 39 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 57 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01852 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 567 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 702 | 4.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 793 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,238 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,449 | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,625 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,426 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 858 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,481 | 42.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01852 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 639 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,913 | 19.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,196 | 34.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,528 | 29.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,522 | 10.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 382 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01852 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,284 | 63.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 212 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,101 | 27.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 795 | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 54 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 114 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01852 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,097 | 14.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,094 | 41.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,841 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,662 | 11.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01852 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 318 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 37 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 94 | 1.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 281 | 4.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,415 | 21.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,337 | 49.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,205 | 17.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01852 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,203 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $772 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,432 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (01852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,694 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,531 | 37.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,486 | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,246 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,558 | 31.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,569 | 31.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,930 | 26.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01852 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,563 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,237 | 42.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,316 | 43.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 357 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,347 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,887 | 40.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01852 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,078 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 271 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 407 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,367 | 41.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,766 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,267 | 28.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,718 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,034 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,404 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,304 | 14.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 461 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,134 | 59.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,709 | 32.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01852 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,295 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,859 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,250 | 66.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,531 | 31.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 692 | 14.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 78 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,766 | 73.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,740 | 4.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,780 | 562.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,780 | 562.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,780 | 562.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,577 | 90.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,534 | 88.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,197 | 183.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01852 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,607 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,519 | 62.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,088 | 37.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,631 | 10.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 5,403 | 15.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,203 | 9.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 851 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01852 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,694 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,104 | 89.2% | 89.4% |
Lowell, MA01852