PlainZIP

Grafton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01519

Worcester County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,595
233/sq mi
$178,263
Median income
$631,600
Median home value
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grafton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
233
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01519 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01519 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 6,595 residents across 28.3 square miles, a density of 233 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01519 skews affluent, with a median household income of $178,263 (54% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $67,785. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.8%. Median home value sits at $631,600 (5% above the state average), median rent at $1,829 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Worcester County, letting you compare 01519 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 01519

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grafton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01519.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01519, Grafton, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,595

Population

28.3

Area (sq mi)

233

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01519?

40.6

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$178,263

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$67,785

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01519 ranks nationally

Grafton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$178,263 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,815

Total Housing Units

2,815

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$631,600

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,829

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01519 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 159
2021 +11.3% 177
2022 +18.4% 209
2023 +4.4% 219
2024 +6.7% 233

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 109 business establishments in ZIP 01519, employing approximately 937 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,983,000.

109

Businesses

937

Employees

$49.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 14 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 12 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 10 9.2%
Retail trade 7 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.5%
Educational services 6 5.5%
Wholesale trade 5 4.6%
Finance and insurance 5 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 01519 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01519 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01519 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01519 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
01560 South Grafton, MA 4,527 1.8 mi
01536 North Grafton, MA 6,888 2.2 mi
01588 Whitinsville, MA 9,733 5.6 mi
01534 Northbridge, MA 5,631 4.6 mi
01568 Upton, MA 7,480 4.2 mi
01527 Millbury, MA 13,246 4.8 mi
01545 Shrewsbury, MA 35,299 6.0 mi
01581 Westborough, MA 18,272 5.7 mi
01607 Worcester, MA 8,351 5.8 mi
01590 Sutton, MA 8,875 5.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

01453 standard
Leominster, MA
Pop: 40,883
01420 standard
Fitchburg, MA
Pop: 40,337
01545 standard
Shrewsbury, MA
Pop: 35,299
01604 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 34,677
01757 standard
Milford, MA
Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County Grafton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01519 in? ▼
ZIP code 01519 (Grafton) is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Worcester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/worcester-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01519? ▼
ZIP code 01519 in Grafton, MA has a population of 6,595 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01519? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01519 is $178,263, which is 134% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01519? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01519 is $631,600, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01519? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01519 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01519? ▼
ZIP code 01519 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 937 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01519? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01519 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01519? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01519 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01519? ▼
In ZIP code 01519, 80.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01519? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01519 is 32.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01519? ▼
In ZIP code 01519, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01519? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01519 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.