03574 ZIP Code — Bethlehem, NH

Grafton County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03574 is located in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, within Grafton County. It covers approximately 91.03 square miles and serves a population of 2,528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03574

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $243,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,781. 48% 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 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03574 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,528

population

91.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03574 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03574

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03574. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethlehem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03598 Whitefield (5.5 mi) 03580 Franconia (6.3 mi) 03251 Lincoln (11.3 mi) 03561 Littleton (11.9 mi) 03583 Jefferson (13 mi) 05904 Gilman (14.3 mi) 03585 Lisbon (14.4 mi) 05906 Lunenburg (15.8 mi) 03262 North Woodstock (17.1 mi) 03584 Lancaster (17.3 mi) 05824 Concord (17.7 mi) 03812 Bartlett (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,528
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	91.03 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	44.2528
Longitude	-71.6036
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	45.5%	37.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	32.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	21.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	8.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,528

Population

People per sq mi

54.3

Median age

$81,781

Median household income

$41,098

Per capita income

$243,800

Median home value

$938

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,124

Housing units

41.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

102

225

45–54

287

127

55–59

162

132

60–64

169

170

65–74

218

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	364	14.4%
18 and over	2,164	85.6%
65 and over	619	24.5%
Median age	54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,477	97.8%
Black or African American	21	0.8%
Asian	17	0.7%
Two or more races	7	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	37.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	32.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	21.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	8.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$81,781

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$243,800
Median rent / month	$938
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	24.0%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	12.0%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	48.7%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	0.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Fuel oil	61.6%
Wood	9.5%
Solar	1.2%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	532	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	85	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	161	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	247	24.1%
Households with children under 18	234	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	393	38.3%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	36.1%
Married	64.6%	41.4%
Separated	0.8%	0.3%
Widowed	1.1%	10.9%
Divorced	9.0%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 21.4%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 21.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	41.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.9%
Kindergarten	72	21.5%
Elementary school	147	43.9%
High school	86	25.7%
College / grad school	27	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Retail trade 19.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.8%

Professional & management 10.2%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Construction 4.3%

Other services 3.0%

Public administration 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.8%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.3%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	25.1%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 4.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.7%
Retirement income	35.0%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	27.6%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	16.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	180	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,475	97.9%
Spanish	24	1.0%
Other Indo-European	8	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,469	97.7%
Born in same state	2,451	97.0%
Born in different state	1,020	40.3%
Foreign born	18	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	59	2.3%
Not a US citizen	59	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	598	23.7%
Italian	518	20.5%
German	195	7.7%
Irish	61	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	2.1%
Polish	30	1.2%
English	17	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03574

What city is ZIP code 03574 in?

ZIP code 03574 is primarily assigned to Bethlehem, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03574 in?

ZIP code 03574 falls within Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03574 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 03574 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 03574?

ZIP code 03574 has an estimated population of 2,528 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03574?

The median household income in ZIP code 03574 is $81,781, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03574?

The median home value in ZIP code 03574 is $243,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 03574 in?

ZIP code 03574 observes the EST timezone.