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ZIP 01854

Part of Lowell, MA
Pop. 30,081·Middlesex County·121st most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$2,416/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$451
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ZIP 01854 · $2,416
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$2,980
Research median
$2,250/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
$28,992/yr
At $2,416/mo median
Location
CityLowell
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.3% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 01854 (Lowell, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,081
Median income
$72,709
Median age
32.8
Renters
62.2%
Age distribution
17.3%
35.8%
22%
13.7%
Under 1817.3%
18–3435.8%
35–5422%
55–6411.2%
65+13.7%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
52.1%
20.5%
18.2%
White52.1%
Black12.2%
Hispanic20.5%
Asian18.2%
Education (25+)
15.6%
29.7%
23.6%
31.2%
No HS diploma15.6%
HS diploma29.7%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+31.2%
Housing tenure
37.8%
62.2%
Owner37.8%
Renter62.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 01854 in Lowell, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,422 → $72,709
up 24.5%
Population
29,157 → 30,081
up 3.2%
Renter share
63.7% → 62.2%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
26.9% → 31.2%
+4.3 pts
Median age
31.4 → 32.8
+1.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $58,422 to $72,709 across the same window, up 24.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,157 to 30,081 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. About 62.2% of households rent today, against 63.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.9% to 31.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 01854 covers Lowell, MA. The median rent here is $2,416/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($72,709/yr), ZIP 01854 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 01854?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 01854 (Lowell, MA) is $2,416. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 01854 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 01854's median rent of $2,416/mo is $451 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 01854 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 01854 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #121 out of 168 ZIPs at $2,416/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 01854?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,416/mo in ZIP 01854. The local median household income is $72,709/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 01854?

Rent in ZIP 01854 has decreased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 01854 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 01854 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,416/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($72,709/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 01854 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 01854 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.2% of ZIP 01854 households are renters, while 37.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 01854 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 01854 compare to the rest of Lowell?

ZIP 01854 is pricier than Lowell as a whole. At $2,416/mo, it's $100 above the Lowell citywide median of $2,316/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 01854 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 01854 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,416/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 01854's median household income ($72,709/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 01854 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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