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ZIP 01851

Part of Lowell, MA
Pop. 33,403·Middlesex County·129th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,342/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$377
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ZIP 01851 · $2,342
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,270
3 BR
$2,720
4 BR+
$3,010
Research median
$2,270/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,104/yr
At $2,342/mo median
Location
CityLowell
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01851 (Lowell, MA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,403
Median income
$92,401
Median age
36.4
Renters
56.3%
Age distribution
21.6%
25.7%
28.3%
12.9%
Under 1821.6%
18–3425.7%
35–5428.3%
55–6412.9%
65+11.5%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
33.5%
13%
41.4%
White33.5%
Black9.2%
Hispanic13%
Asian41.4%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
20.8%
30.3%
18.7%
30.2%
No HS diploma20.8%
HS diploma30.3%
Some college18.7%
Bachelor's+30.2%
Housing tenure
43.7%
56.3%
Owner43.7%
Renter56.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01851 in Lowell, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,133 → $92,401
up 28.1%
Population
32,469 → 33,403
up 2.9%
Renter share
57.6% → 56.3%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
29.9% → 30.2%
+0.3 pts
Median age
35.3 → 36.4
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $92,401 today, compared with $72,133 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 32,469 residents to roughly 33,403.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01851 covers Lowell, MA. The median rent here is $2,342/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,270/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($92,401/yr), ZIP 01851 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01851?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01851 (Lowell, MA) is $2,342. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01851 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01851's median rent of $2,342/mo is $377 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01851 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01851 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #129 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,342/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01851?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,342/mo in ZIP 01851. The local median household income is $92,401/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01851?

Rent in ZIP 01851 has increased 5.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 01851 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01851 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,342/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($92,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01851 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01851 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.3% of ZIP 01851 households are renters, while 43.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 01851 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 01851 compare to the rest of Lowell?

ZIP 01851 is pricier than Lowell as a whole. At $2,342/mo, it's $26 above the Lowell citywide median of $2,316/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01851 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01851 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,342/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 01851's median household income ($92,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01851 30%Benchmark 30%
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