01862 ZIP Code — North Billerica, MA
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01862 is located in North Billerica, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 9.11 square miles and serves a population of 11,126 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 978/508.
About ZIP code 01862
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $476,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $125,159.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,126
population
9.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01862 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01862
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| North Billerica | Acceptable |
| North Billerica | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01821 Billerica (2.3 mi)
01824 Chelmsford (3.3 mi)
01741 Carlisle (4 mi)
01852 Lowell (4.2 mi)
01876 Tewksbury (4.3 mi)
01851 Lowell (4.5 mi)
01730 Bedford (4.8 mi)
01887 Wilmington (6 mi)
01850 Lowell (6.1 mi)
01803 Burlington (6.2 mi)
01854 Lowell (6.2 mi)
01863 North Chelmsford (6.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,126 |
| Population density | 1,221 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5683 |
| Longitude | -71.2923 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 978/508 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.7% | 23.8% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 23.1% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.2% | 32.1% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 11.0% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
11,126
Population
1,221
People per sq mi
43.1
Median age
$125,159
Median household income
$47,293
Per capita income
$476,400
Median home value
$1,691
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
3,089
Housing units
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
176
Under 5
147
265
5–9
221
344
10–14
288
307
15–19
257
308
20–24
258
1,050
25–34
877
814
35–44
680
763
45–54
637
584
55–59
488
439
60–64
367
583
65–74
487
271
75–84
227
157
85+
131
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,901 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 9,225 | 82.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,856 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.2%
Hispanic or Latino
9%
Black or African American
8.3%
Other race
6.3%
Asian
4.8%
Two or more races
4.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,225 | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,105 | 9% |
| Black or African American | 1,016 | 8.3% |
| Other race | 768 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 589 | 4.8% |
| Two or more races | 528 | 4.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.7% | 23.8% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 23.1% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.2% | 32.1% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 11.0% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
0.6%
$25k–$35k
2.4%
$35k–$50k
6.0%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
25.1%
$150k–$200k
16.8%
$200k+
18.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 0.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.8% |
| $200k+ | 18.2% |
| Median income | $125,159 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k–$300k
2.6%
$300k–$500k
45.6%
$500k–$1M
39.2%
$1M+
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $476,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,691 |
| Owner occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter occupied | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 1.8% |
| Single-family detached | 57.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.4% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.0% |
| Electricity | 11.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.7% |
| Fuel oil | 17.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,895 | 46.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 627 | 15.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 798 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 797 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,195 | 29.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,202 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.3% | 35.4% |
| Married | 39.7% | 44.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
25.5%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 205 | 9.7% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 829 | 39.2% |
| High school | 707 | 33.4% |
| College / grad school | 314 | 14.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Manufacturing
17.4%
Professional & management
11.7%
Construction
9.7%
Retail trade
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Information
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Other services
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Public administration
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.5% |
| Service | 8.4% |
| Sales & office | 14.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 16.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.8% |
| Government | 7.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.7% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
3.7%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
8.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.5% |
| Retirement income | 18.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.5% |
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 16.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 6.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 74.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 370 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 27.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.7% |
| Public insurance | 31.6% |
| No insurance | 0.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,803 | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 564 | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 217 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 208 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 139 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,828 | 88.3% |
| Born in same state | 9,713 | 87.3% |
| Born in different state | 8,013 | 72.0% |
| Foreign born | 115 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,298 | 11.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 548 | 42.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,791 | 25.1% |
| French | 1,297 | 11.7% |
| Arab | 430 | 3.9% |
| German | 415 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 81 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 56 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 98.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01862
What city is ZIP code 01862 in?
ZIP code 01862 is primarily assigned to North Billerica, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01862 in?
ZIP code 01862 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01862?
The median household income in ZIP code 01862 is $125,159, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01862?
The median home value in ZIP code 01862 is $476,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 01862?
ZIP code 01862 has an estimated population of 11,126 residents, with a density of 1,222 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 01862 in?
ZIP code 01862 observes the EST timezone.