City

Grafton, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Massachusetts

👥7,738Population
💰$153,750Median HH Income▲ 101% above avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$573,200Median Home Value▲ 106% above avg
🎓69.6%College Grads▲ 80% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.4%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 9.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White82.4%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.3%
Asian9.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads69.6% ▲ 80% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.8%)
HS Graduate885 (17.8%)
Some College236 (4.7%)
Associates355 (7.1%)
Bachelors284 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree3,183 (63.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 17.8%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 63.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad17.8%
Some College4.7%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate63.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
60%

Financials

Median HH Income$153,750 ▲ 101% above avg
Median Home Value$573,200 ▲ 106% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,266/mo
Total Housing Units2,724

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
39%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Grafton, MA

Grafton is a city in Massachusetts, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,738 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Grafton is a affluent community. The median household income of $153,750 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Grafton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $573,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,266 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grafton is highly educated. 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.4%).

Grafton, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Grafton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01519 7,738 $153,750 $573,200 $2,266 2.3% 69.6% 79.9%