PlainZIP

South Grafton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01560

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

4,527
491/sq mi
$107,031
Median income
$484,800
Median home value
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
491
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01560 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01560 covers 9.2 square miles in South Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,527 residents on file, a density of 491 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01560 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,031 (7% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $57,021. Poverty here runs at 4.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. Median home value sits at $484,800 (19% below the state average), median rent at $1,476 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. To put 01560 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Worcester County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 01560

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Grafton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01560.

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 01560, South 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

4,527

Population

9.2

Area (sq mi)

491

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01560?

39.9

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 68.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 15.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$107,031

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$57,021

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

35.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01560 ranks nationally

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

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

$107,031 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,029

Total Housing Units

1,967

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.7%
Renter 38.3%

$484,800

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,476

Median Rent

1979

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01560 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 161
2021 +15.3% 185
2022 +11.3% 206
2023 +9.9% 227
2024 +7.0% 243

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 74 business establishments in ZIP 01560, employing approximately 559 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,757,000.

74

Businesses

559

Employees

$22.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 16.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 16.2%
Construction 8 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 8 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 7 9.5%
Retail trade 6 8.1%
Manufacturing 5 6.8%
Wholesale trade 4 5.4%
Educational services 3 4.0%

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 01560 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 01560 ranks #0 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 01560 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 01560 ranks #9 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 1.8 mi
01588 Whitinsville, MA 9,733 3.8 mi
01534 Northbridge, MA 5,631 3.0 mi
01536 North Grafton, MA 6,888 4.0 mi
01568 Upton, MA 7,480 3.7 mi
01525 Linwood, MA 290 5.2 mi
01527 Millbury, MA 13,246 5.1 mi
01590 Sutton, MA 8,875 4.7 mi
01545 Shrewsbury, MA 35,299 7.8 mi
01569 Uxbridge, MA 13,569 8.3 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
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Pop: 28,061
01605 standard
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Pop: 26,221

Related Areas

Worcester County South Grafton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01560 in? ▼
ZIP code 01560 (South 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 01560? ▼
ZIP code 01560 in South Grafton, MA has a population of 4,527 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01560? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01560 is $107,031, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01560? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01560 is $484,800, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01560? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01560 is White at 68.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01560? ▼
ZIP code 01560 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 559 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01560? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01560 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12), Construction (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01560? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01560 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 01560? ▼
In ZIP code 01560, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% 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 01560? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01560 is 35.9 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 01560? ▼
In ZIP code 01560, approximately 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01560? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01560 is 4.0% 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.