03601 ZIP Code — Acworth, NH

Sullivan County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03601 is located in Acworth, New Hampshire, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 15.63 square miles and serves a population of 478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03601

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,167. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03601 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

478

population

15.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Acworth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03605 Lempster (2.8 mi) 03603 Charlestown (4.1 mi) 03602 Alstead (7.5 mi) 03743 Claremont (7.9 mi) 03456 Marlow (9.7 mi) 03752 Goshen (10.1 mi) 05156 Springfield (10.4 mi) 03280 Washington (10.8 mi) 03773 Newport (10.9 mi) 05101 Bellows Falls (11.1 mi) 03608 Walpole (12.4 mi) 05154 Saxtons River (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	478
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	15.63 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	43.2354
Longitude	-72.2959
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	39.4%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	47.9%	36.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	19.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	4.9%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

478

Population

People per sq mi

31.5

Median age

$74,167

Median household income

$21,658

Per capita income

$201,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.5%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

188

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	175	36.6%
18 and over	303	63.4%
65 and over	56	11.7%
Median age	31.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Two or more races 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	443	92.1%
Two or more races	32	6.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.6%
Other race	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	39.4%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	47.9%	36.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	19.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	4.9%	9.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	23.7%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
Median income	$74,167

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 40.2%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.5%
Renter occupied	10.5%
Vacant	43.0%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	4.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	22.5%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	22.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	38.5%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	57.9%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	38.6%
Wood	57.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	42	36.8%
Female householder, no spouse	3	2.6%
Households with children under 18	30	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	38.6%
Average household size	4.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	7.6%
Married	47.6%	90.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.3%
Divorced	24.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 1.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	151	85.8%
High school	17	9.7%
College / grad school	8	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.1%

Retail trade 22.8%

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Finance & real estate 10.2%

Information 8.4%

Professional & management 6.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.2%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	40.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	4.4%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	10.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	17.8%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	469	98.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	454	95.0%
Born in same state	454	95.0%
Born in different state	341	71.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	5.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	252	52.7%
Italian	57	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	19	4%
Dutch	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.8%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03601

What city is ZIP code 03601 in?

ZIP code 03601 is primarily assigned to Acworth, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03601 in?

ZIP code 03601 falls within Sullivan County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03601 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 03601 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 03601 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 03601 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03601 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 03601 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03601 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 03601 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 03601 in?

ZIP code 03601 observes the EST timezone.