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ZIP 01850

Part of Lowell, MA
Pop. 17,740·Middlesex County·143rd most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,175/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$210
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 01850 · $2,175
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$2,170
3 BR
$2,600
4 BR+
$2,870
Research median
$2,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,100/yr
At $2,175/mo median
Location
CityLowell
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01850 (Lowell, MA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,740
Median income
$69,780
Median age
33.4
Renters
50.7%
Age distribution
28.9%
24%
26.6%
Under 1828.9%
18–3424%
35–5426.6%
55–6411.3%
65+9.3%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
44.2%
13.9%
33.6%
White44.2%
Black13.9%
Hispanic33.6%
Asian10.9%
Education (25+)
16%
40.6%
23.6%
19.8%
No HS diploma16%
HS diploma40.6%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+19.8%
Housing tenure
49.3%
50.7%
Owner49.3%
Renter50.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01850 in Lowell, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,571 → $69,780
up 17.1%
Population
16,438 → 17,740
up 7.9%
Renter share
52.4% → 50.7%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
16.5% → 19.8%
+3.3 pts
Median age
32.8 → 33.4
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,571 in 2021 to $69,780 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 01850 in Lowell, MA adding about 1,302 residents over the five-year window, up 7.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 52.4% to 50.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.5% to 19.8% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 01850

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01850 covers Lowell, MA. The median rent here is $2,175/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($69,780/yr), ZIP 01850 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01850?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01850 (Lowell, MA) is $2,175. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01850 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01850's median rent of $2,175/mo is $210 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01850 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01850 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #143 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,175/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01850?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,175/mo in ZIP 01850. The local median household income is $69,780/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01850?

Rent in ZIP 01850 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 01850 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01850 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,175/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($69,780/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01850 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01850 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.7% of ZIP 01850 households are renters, while 49.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 01850 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 01850 compare to the rest of Lowell?

ZIP 01850 is more affordable than Lowell overall. At $2,175/mo, it's $141 below the Lowell citywide median of $2,316/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01850 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01850 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,175/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 01850's median household income ($69,780/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01850 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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