| ZIP Code | 01560 |
|---|---|
| City | South Grafton |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 278 ft |
| Latitude | 42.175395 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.674223 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.5% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 950 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 152 (4.6%) |
| Associates | 288 (8.8%) |
| Bachelors | 297 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,583 (48.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $98,884 ▲ 30% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $442,900 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,364/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,028 |
| Vacant Units | 73 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,028 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 73 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 01560 is located in South Grafton, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 4,914, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.8 years. Economically, 01560 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $98,884 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01560 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $442,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,364 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.1%) and renters (42.9%). Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 01560 is majority White (65.59%). Residents are well-educated — 57.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01560 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 01560 in South Grafton, MA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 4,914 residents, a median household income of $98,884, and a median home value of $442,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.