01852 ZIP Code — Lowell, MA
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01852 is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 4.97 square miles and serves a population of 36,546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978/781/351.
About ZIP code 01852
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $366,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $76,272. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,546
population
4.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01852 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01852
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lowell | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01850 Lowell (1.9 mi)
01851 Lowell (2.2 mi)
01854 Lowell (2.9 mi)
01876 Tewksbury (3.5 mi)
01824 Chelmsford (4 mi)
01862 North Billerica (4.2 mi)
01826 Dracut (4.5 mi)
01863 North Chelmsford (4.7 mi)
01821 Billerica (5.9 mi)
05501 Andover (5.9 mi)
01810 Andover (6.8 mi)
01741 Carlisle (7.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,546 |
| Population density | 7,353 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6285 |
| Longitude | -71.2965 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 978/781/351 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.8% | 23.8% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 23.1% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 32.1% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
36,546
Population
7,353
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$76,272
Median household income
$36,736
Per capita income
$366,200
Median home value
$1,432
Median monthly rent
45.8%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
7,211
Housing units
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
941
Under 5
998
971
5–9
1,029
1,290
10–14
1,369
1,004
15–19
1,065
1,193
20–24
1,265
2,862
25–34
3,035
2,444
35–44
2,591
2,157
45–54
2,287
1,353
55–59
1,434
1,164
60–64
1,234
1,539
65–74
1,631
630
75–84
669
190
85+
201
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,770 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 28,776 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,860 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Asian
12.8%
Hispanic or Latino
10.2%
Black or African American
7.7%
Other race
6%
Two or more races
5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,206 | 57% |
| Asian | 5,226 | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,160 | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 3,137 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 2,462 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 2,300 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 182 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.8% | 23.8% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 23.1% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 32.1% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
8.4%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.0% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $76,272 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.7%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
1.4%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k–$300k
21.0%
$300k–$500k
49.6%
$500k–$1M
17.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $366,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,432 |
| Owner occupied | 45.8% |
| Renter occupied | 54.2% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
| Single-family detached | 31.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 27.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% |
| 3 or more | 11.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.2% |
| Electricity | 27.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 5.4% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,531 | 37.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,359 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,246 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,558 | 31.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,569 | 31.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,930 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.8% | 38.3% |
| Married | 43.4% | 38.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
13.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 271 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 407 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,367 | 41.7% |
| High school | 1,766 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,267 | 28.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Professional & management
17.4%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Retail trade
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Construction
6.0%
Other services
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Public administration
4.4%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.7% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.1% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 2.2% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
18.5%
18 and over
13.0%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
18.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.9% |
| Retirement income | 16.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.2% |
| High blood pressure | 28.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,034 | 3.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.7% |
| Public insurance | 44.0% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,607 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 6,771 | 19.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,786 | 5.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,807 | 8.1% |
| Other languages | 1,888 | 5.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,766 | 73.2% |
| Born in same state | 25,026 | 68.5% |
| Born in different state | 20,100 | 55.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,740 | 4.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,780 | 26.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,188 | 53.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,443 | 17.6% |
| French | 1,508 | 4.1% |
| German | 1,241 | 3.4% |
| Arab | 735 | 2% |
| Norwegian | 378 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 46 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 43 | 0.1% |
| English | 30 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 89.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01852
What city is ZIP code 01852 in?
ZIP code 01852 is primarily assigned to Lowell, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01852 in?
ZIP code 01852 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01852?
The median home value in ZIP code 01852 is $366,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 01852?
ZIP code 01852 has an estimated population of 36,546 residents, with a density of 7,349 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01852?
The median household income in ZIP code 01852 is $76,272, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 01852 in?
ZIP code 01852 observes the EST timezone.