PlainZIP

North Grafton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01536

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

6,888
319/sq mi
$115,938
Median income
$470,800
Median home value
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Grafton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
319
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01536 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01536 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, home to 6,888 residents across 21.6 square miles, a density of 319 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01536 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,938 (0% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,464. Local economic indicators show a 9.9% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $470,800 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,293 a month; 76.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 01536

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Grafton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01536.

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 01536, North 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

6,888

Population

21.6

Area (sq mi)

319

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01536?

43.1

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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

How ZIP 01536 ranks nationally

North Grafton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,938 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.5%

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

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$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

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ZIP 01536 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 01536 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 01536 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 01536 ranks #6 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
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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Pop: 40,883
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Pop: 40,337
01545 standard
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Pop: 35,299
01604 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 34,677
01757 standard
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Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
Worcester, MA
Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County North Grafton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01536 in? ▼
ZIP code 01536 (North 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 01536? ▼
ZIP code 01536 in North Grafton, MA has a population of 6,888 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01536? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01536 is $115,938, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01536? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01536 is $470,800, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01536? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01536 is White at 75.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01536? ▼
ZIP code 01536 has 182 business establishments employing approximately 2,374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01536? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01536 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01536? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01536 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 01536? ▼
In ZIP code 01536, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.5% 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 01536? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01536 is 31.1 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 01536? ▼
In ZIP code 01536, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01536? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01536 is 9.9% 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.