ZIP Code 01536
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North Grafton · Worcester County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 6,888
- Median income
- $115,938
- Median home value
- $470,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.5%
- Land area
- 21.6 sq mi
319/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.1
New York
ZIP code 01536 in North Grafton, Massachusetts has a population of 6,888. The median household income is $115,938, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $470,800, 69% above the US average. 51.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01536 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.6 square miles in North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 6,888 residents, producing a population density of 319 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01536 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01536 sits at $115,938 (0% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,464. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $470,800 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $1,293 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01536 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 01536 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01536
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01536.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01536, North Grafton, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,888
Population
21.6
Area (sq mi)
319
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01536?
43.1
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
10.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$115,938
Median Household Income
+0% vs state
$59,464
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
2,982
Total Housing Units
2,874
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$470,800
Median Home Value
-21% vs state
$1,293
Median Rent
1969
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01536 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 166 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 186 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 215 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 226 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 249 |
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 182 business establishments in ZIP 01536, employing approximately 2,374 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,323,000.
182
Businesses
2,374
Employees
$164.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 7.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01536 vs 01519 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01519 | Grafton, MA | 6,595 | 2.2 mi |
| 01560 | South Grafton, MA | 4,527 | 4.0 mi |
| 01545 | Shrewsbury, MA | 35,299 | 3.8 mi |
| 01604 | Worcester, MA | 34,677 | 4.1 mi |
| 01607 | Worcester, MA | 8,351 | 5.0 mi |
| 01581 | Westborough, MA | 18,272 | 4.7 mi |
| 01527 | Millbury, MA | 13,246 | 5.1 mi |
| 01610 | Worcester, MA | 23,945 | 6.2 mi |
| 01588 | Whitinsville, MA | 9,733 | 7.8 mi |
| 01532 | Northborough, MA | 14,155 | 6.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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