| ZIP Code | 01536 |
|---|---|
| City | North Grafton |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 394 ft |
| Latitude | 42.231309 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.692642 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.1% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 944 (19.7%) |
| Some College | 416 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 730 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 351 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,335 (48.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,795 ▲ 39% above avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $450,500 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 3,230 |
| Vacant Units | 209 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,230 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 209 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 01536 is located in North Grafton, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 7,119, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.2 years. Economically, 01536 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,795 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01536 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $450,500 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 01536 is primarily White (75.22%). Residents are well-educated — 56.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has declined by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01536 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 01536 in North Grafton, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,119 residents, a median household income of $105,795, and a median home value of $450,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.