Lowell city, MA

ZIP 01852 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lowell city, MA (01852)

Median Income

$77,058

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,732

Wealth inflow

Population

36,700

Unemployment

4.6%

0.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,732 for ZIP 01852 (Lowell city, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.6%+24% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.6%-58% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

21.6%+84% vs US avg

760

Establishments

9,846

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction5.8%
Manufacturing13.0%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade8.7%
Transportation, utilities5.4%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.8%
Professional, scientific, management18.2%
Education, health care, social23.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.8%
Other services6.4%
Public administration4.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 01852 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.8%, median income rose 0.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.5%.

Median Income

$77,058

+3% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate