01536 ZIP Code — North Grafton, MA
Worcester County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 01536 is located in North Grafton, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 8.56 square miles and serves a population of 7,282 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.
About ZIP code 01536
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $428,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $103,793.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
7,282
population
8.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
01536 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 01536
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 01536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| North Grafton | Acceptable |
| North Grafton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
01519 Grafton (1.6 mi)
01560 South Grafton (3.5 mi)
01604 Worcester (4.2 mi)
01545 Shrewsbury (4.5 mi)
01581 Westborough (5 mi)
01607 Worcester (5 mi)
01546 Shrewsbury (5.1 mi)
01527 Millbury (5.2 mi)
01568 Upton (5.5 mi)
01608 Worcester (6.3 mi)
01610 Worcester (6.3 mi)
01653 Worcester (6.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,282 |
| Population density | 851 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2248 |
| Longitude | -71.6893 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 774/508 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.6% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.6% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.7% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 13.1% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
7,282
Population
851
People per sq mi
41.4
Median age
$103,793
Median household income
$60,191
Per capita income
$428,200
Median home value
$1,158
Median monthly rent
75.7%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
2,426
Housing units
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
266
Under 5
282
143
5–9
152
268
10–14
284
240
15–19
255
104
20–24
110
465
25–34
494
404
35–44
429
589
45–54
626
239
55–59
254
242
60–64
257
349
65–74
370
161
75–84
172
62
85+
65
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,678 | 23.0% |
| 18 and over | 5,604 | 77.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,179 | 16.2% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Two or more races
11%
Hispanic or Latino
7.1%
Asian
6.3%
Black or African American
2.6%
Other race
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,568 | 71% |
| Two or more races | 865 | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 559 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 496 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 202 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 87 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 64 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.6% | 33.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.6% | 27.5% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.7% | 28.7% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 13.1% | 10.3% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
5.9%
$50k–$75k
12.9%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
20.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 20.4% |
| Median income | $103,793 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
17.0%
$300k–$500k
49.3%
$500k–$1M
31.0%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $428,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,158 |
| Owner occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter occupied | 24.3% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 65.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% |
| 3 or more | 18.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.1% |
| Electricity | 18.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 38.1% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,459 | 48.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 153 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 477 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 939 | 31.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 919 | 30.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 906 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.0% | 27.2% |
| Married | 59.0% | 43.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 12.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
22.6%
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
22.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 139 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 66 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 711 | 43.7% |
| High school | 439 | 27.0% |
| College / grad school | 273 | 16.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Professional & management
15.3%
Retail trade
12.3%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Finance & real estate
8.9%
Construction
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Other services
3.6%
Public administration
3.4%
Information
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.1% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 6.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.4% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 15.4% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
7.4%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
11.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.4% |
| No health insurance | 5.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.0% |
| Visited dentist | 77.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 191 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.5% |
| Public insurance | 30.1% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,734 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 169 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 51 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 69 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 49 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,411 | 88.0% |
| Born in same state | 6,324 | 86.8% |
| Born in different state | 4,727 | 64.9% |
| Foreign born | 87 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 871 | 12.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 683 | 78.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,109 | 15.2% |
| French | 734 | 10.1% |
| German | 409 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 398 | 5.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 185 | 2.5% |
| Irish | 37 | 0.5% |
| English | 35 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 28 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 01536
What city is ZIP code 01536 in?
ZIP code 01536 is primarily assigned to North Grafton, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 01536 in?
ZIP code 01536 falls within Worcester County, Massachusetts.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 01536?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 01536?
The median home value in ZIP code 01536 is $428,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 01536?
The median household income in ZIP code 01536 is $103,793, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 01536?
ZIP code 01536 has an estimated population of 7,282 residents, with a density of 851 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 01536 in?
ZIP code 01536 observes the EST timezone.