03466 ZIP Code — West Chesterfield, NH

Cheshire County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03466 is located in West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, within Cheshire County. It covers approximately 15.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,742 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03466

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,994. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 03466 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,742

population

15.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03466 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03466

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03466. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Chesterfield	Acceptable
West Chesterfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03443 Chesterfield (3.1 mi) 03462 Spofford (5.5 mi) 03467 Westmoreland (6.5 mi) 03451 Hinsdale (7.1 mi) 03441 Ashuelot (7.8 mi) 05354 Vernon (8.2 mi) 05301 Brattleboro (8.9 mi) 05362 Williamsville (8.9 mi) 05346 Putney (8.9 mi) 05345 Newfane (11 mi) 03446 Swanzey (11.6 mi) 03470 Winchester (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,742
Population density	113 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	15.46 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	42.8942
Longitude	-72.5129
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	10.6%	5.4%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,742

Population

113

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$106,994

Median household income

$35,777

Per capita income

$226,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

592

Housing units

32.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

184

25–34

166

35–44

45–54

55–59

127

60–64

115

162

65–74

146

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	387	22.2%
18 and over	1,355	77.8%
65 and over	408	23.4%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Asian 4.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,639	94.1%
Asian	79	4.5%
Two or more races	24	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	10.6%	5.4%	9.7%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	29.2%
$150k–$200k	20.1%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$106,994

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 33.6%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	95.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	19.2%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	13.8%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Fuel oil	52.5%
Wood	18.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	349	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	40	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	19	3.5%
Female householder, no spouse	129	24.0%
Households with children under 18	147	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	275	51.2%
Average household size	3.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	23.2%
Married	58.7%	51.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.6%
Divorced	5.8%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 14.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	16.3%
Kindergarten	17	5.2%
Elementary school	206	63.2%
High school	50	15.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Professional & management 22.7%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Other services 8.4%

Wholesale trade 7.5%

Retail trade 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Construction 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.7%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	32.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.6%
Retirement income	47.9%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.9%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	16.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	22.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,628	93.5%
Spanish	13	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,656	95.1%
Born in same state	1,656	95.1%
Born in different state	611	35.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	86	4.9%
Not a US citizen	37	43.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	250	14.4%
Arab	143	8.2%
Italian	84	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	53	3%
Irish	41	2.4%
English	26	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.8%
Internet access	96.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03466

What city is ZIP code 03466 in?

ZIP code 03466 is primarily assigned to West Chesterfield, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03466 in?

ZIP code 03466 falls within Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03466 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 03466 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 03466 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 03466 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03466?

The median household income in ZIP code 03466 is $106,994, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 03466?

ZIP code 03466 has an estimated population of 1,742 residents, with a density of 113 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03466 in?

ZIP code 03466 observes the EST timezone.