Housing Insights for ZIP Code 01852 (Lowell, MA)

Housing Summary for ZIP Code 01852

Homeowners

The median home value in ZIP Code 01852 (Lowell, MA) is $280,700. Approximately 47.9% of homes in this region are owner-occupied units, and the estimated homeowner vacancy rate is currently 1.2%.

The average occupancy of owner-occupied units in ZIP Code 01852 is 2.57 occupants, while owner-occupied units have an aggregate average size of 2.31 bedrooms per housing unit.

Renters

In the 01852 ZIP Code, an estimated 52.1% of all housing units are occupied by renters. This ZIP-defined region has is an estimated rental vacany rate of 2.8%.

Among renter-occupied units in this ZIP, the average occupancy is 2.31 occupants, while renters in this Middlesex County region spend an average of 0% of their income on housing rental costs.

Housing Stats for ZIP Code 01852

See the table below for a regional snapshot of data related to both owner-occupied housing and rentals in ZIP Code 01852.

ZIP 01852 Massachusetts U.S.
Median Home Value $280,700 $656,427 $364,385
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 47.9% 62.4% 64.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 1.2% 1.0% 1.6%
Average Size of Owner-Occupied Unit 2.57 2.69 2.70
Average # of Bedrooms Per Unit 2.31 2.66 2.75
Median Housing Rent $0 $1,282 $1,062
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 52.1% 37.6% 36.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate 2.8% 3.6% 6.0%
Average Size of Renter-Occupied Unit 2.31 2.25 2.49
Percent of Income Spent on Rent 0% 29.76% 29.83%

Home Values in ZIP Code 01852 (Lowell, MA)

The median home value in ZIP Code 01852 is $280,700. That median value is about 26% lower than the median home value of $381,600 in Massachusetts overall, and is 29% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the entire U.S. In ZIP Code 01852, approximately 38.1% of homes are valued $300,000 to $499,999. That is 6% higher than in Massachusetts, in which 35.9% of homes are valued at $300,000 to $499,999, and is about 97% higher than in the U.S. overall (19.3% of homes valued at $300,000 to $499,999). The home value range that the smallest portion of ZIP Code 01852 homes fall into is $1,000,000 or more (0.5% of homes).

Home Values in ZIP Code 01852

This chart visualizes the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 01852, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall.

A bar chart visualizing the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 01852 vs. home values in both the state of Massachusetts and in the U.S. overall.

Home Values in ZIP Code 01852

See the table below for a regional comparison of home values in ZIP Code 01852.

Home Value ZIP 01852 Massachusetts U.S.
Less than $50,000 1.8% 1.5% 6.9%
$50,000 to $99,999 0.5% 1.4% 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.9% 3.4% 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.9% 7.2% 14.0%
$200,000 to $299,999 36.1% 19.5% 19.6%
$300,000 to $499,999 38.1% 35.9% 19.3%
$500,000 to $999,999 4.1% 25.4% 11.4%
$1,000,000 or more 0.5% 5.8% 3.4%

Home Ages in ZIP Code 01852 (Lowell, MA)

Approximately 48.0% of homes in this Lowell, MA region were built in 1939 or earlier. This amount of homes built in 1939 or earlier in ZIP Code 01852 is about 48% higher than percentage of homes built in this time period in Massachusetts overall (32.5% of homes), and is 281% higher the percentage (12.6% of homes) in the U.S. as a whole. Additionally, an esimated 10.4% of local homes were built in 1950 to 1959. On the other end of the scale, just 0.4% of homes in this Middlesex County ZIP Code were built in 2010 to 2013 in ZIP Code 01852. In comparison, 1.7% of homes in Massachusetts overall were built in 2010 to 2013, while 2.7% of all U.S. homes were built in this time period.

Home Ages in ZIP Code 01852

A detailed regional comparison of home ages in ZIP Code 01852.

Year Built ZIP 01852 Massachusetts U.S.
2014 or later 0.5% 1.6% 2.5%
2010 to 2013 0.4% 1.7% 2.7%
2000 to 2009 4.3% 7.1% 14.0%
1990 to 1999 5.0% 7.7% 13.9%
1980 to 1989 8.4% 10.8% 13.4%
1970 to 1979 7.4% 11.6% 15.2%
1960 to 1969 9.5% 10.2% 10.6%
1950 to 1959 10.4% 11.3% 10.3%
1940 to 1949 6.2% 5.5% 4.9%
1939 or earlier 48.0% 32.5% 12.6%

Age of Homes in ZIP Code 01852

See the chart below for details on the age of homes in ZIP Code 01852, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall. Data here refers to years that homes were built.

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Housing FAQs for ZIP Code 01852

Frequently asked questions about housing in this Lowell, MA ZIP Code. Answers to questions about both owner-occupied housing and rental housing in 01852.

1

What is the average home value ZIP Code 01852?

The median home value in ZIP Code 01852 (Lowell, MA) is $280,700.
2

Are homes expensive in ZIP Code 01852?

The median home value in 01852 ($280,700) is an estimated 26% lower than the aggregate median value of $381,600 in Massachusetts, and is 29% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the U.S. overall.
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What are owner-occupied vacancy rates like in ZIP Code 01852?

The vacacy rate for owner-occupied housing in ZIP Code 01852 is 1.2%. This rate is 20% higher than the overall Massachusetts owner-occupied vacancy rate of 1.0%. Additionally, the 01852 vacancy rate is 25% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 1.6%.
4

Does ZIP Code 01852 have older homes or newer construction?

In ZIP Code 01852, about 48.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. That time range includes the most home construction. Also, 10.4% of homes in the region were built in 1950 to 1959. In contrast, 0.4% of homes in 01852 were built in 2010 to 2013.
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What is the housing breakdown in ZIP Code 01852? Are there more rentals or owner-occupied units?

There is more renter-occupied housing in 01852 than owner-occupied housing. Renter-occupied units make up 52.1% of housing, compared to 47.9% for owner-occupied units.
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Are rental vacancy rates high in ZIP Code 01852?

The vacacy rate for rental units in ZIP Code 01852 is 2.8%. This rate is 22% lower than the overall Massachusetts vacancy rate of 3.6%. Additionally, the 01852 vacancy rate is 53% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 6.0%.