01773 ZIP Code — Lincoln, MA

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 01773 is located in Lincoln, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 13.86 square miles and serves a population of 5,216 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 781.

About ZIP code 01773

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,171,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($185,288) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 87% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 01773 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,216

population

13.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

01773 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 01773

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01773. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lincoln	Acceptable
Lincoln	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01731 Hanscom Afb (2.8 mi) 01742 Concord (3.5 mi) 01778 Wayland (5.2 mi) 01730 Bedford (5.4 mi) 01776 Sudbury (6.2 mi) 01754 Maynard (7.4 mi) 01741 Carlisle (7.5 mi) 01720 Acton (7.6 mi) 01803 Burlington (7.7 mi) 01805 Burlington (8 mi) 01890 Winchester (8.4 mi) 01718 Acton (8.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,216
Population density	376 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	13.86 sq mi
Water area	0.77 sq mi
Latitude	42.4272
Longitude	-71.3124
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	781

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.0%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	43.7%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

5,216

Population

376

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$185,288

Median household income

$123,511

Per capita income

$1,171,300

Median home value

$1,929

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

1,839

Housing units

87.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

118

5–9

134

234

10–14

266

218

15–19

248

20–24

25–34

226

35–44

257

379

45–54

431

250

55–59

283

136

60–64

155

240

65–74

272

243

75–84

276

178

85+

203

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,166	22.4%
18 and over	4,050	77.6%
65 and over	1,412	27.1%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Asian 4.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	4,658	85.2%
Two or more races	267	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	254	4.6%
Asian	247	4.5%
Black or African American	44	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.0%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	43.7%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 2.2%

$50k–$75k 8.0%

$75k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 46.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	2.2%
$50k–$75k	8.0%
$75k–$100k	1.7%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	46.5%
Median income	$185,288

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 32.6%

$1M+ 58.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,171,300
Median rent / month	$1,929
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	66.9%
Large apartment buildings	10.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.2%
2010–2019	12.8%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	20.8%
4 bedrooms	31.0%
5+ bedrooms	12.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.6%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	29.4%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,306	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	46	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	190	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	583	27.4%
Households with children under 18	676	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	990	46.6%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	21.4%
Married	68.3%	56.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	10.4%
Divorced	2.4%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 2.9%

Some college, no degree 5.1%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 31.1%

Graduate / professional 56.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	87.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	2.5%
Kindergarten	79	5.9%
Elementary school	553	41.2%
High school	384	28.6%
College / grad school	292	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Professional & management 26.6%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Retail trade 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.2%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Construction 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	80.7%
Service	5.8%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.6%
Production & transportation	0.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.2%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	4.7%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	30.8%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 68.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	20.0%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	4.1%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	6.3%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	12.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.8%
Depression	15.7%
Fair or poor health	7.1%
Poor mental health	9.7%
Poor physical health	6.6%
No health insurance	3.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	82.4%
Cholesterol screening	95.9%
Teeth loss	5.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	220	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	3.0%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.3%
Public insurance	33.0%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,067	97.1%
Spanish	131	2.6%
Other Indo-European	46	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	39	0.8%
Other languages	44	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,664	89.4%
Born in same state	4,557	87.4%
Born in different state	2,462	47.2%
Foreign born	107	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	552	10.6%
Not a US citizen	471	85.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,036	19.9%
Italian	868	16.6%
Arab	227	4.4%
Polish	69	1.3%
English	42	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	40	0.8%
Norwegian	40	0.8%
Irish	34	0.7%
Dutch	32	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	97.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01773

What city is ZIP code 01773 in?

ZIP code 01773 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 01773 in?

ZIP code 01773 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 01773?

87% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 01773 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 01773 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 01773 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 01773 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 01773?

The median household income in ZIP code 01773 is $185,288, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 01773 in?

ZIP code 01773 observes the EST timezone.