03443 ZIP Code — Chesterfield, NH

Cheshire County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03443 is located in Chesterfield, New Hampshire, within Cheshire County. It covers approximately 10.74 square miles and serves a population of 303 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03443

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $282,200.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03443 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

303

population

10.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chesterfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03462 Spofford (2.5 mi) 03466 West Chesterfield (3.1 mi) 03467 Westmoreland (5.8 mi) 03441 Ashuelot (6.4 mi) 03451 Hinsdale (7.2 mi) 05354 Vernon (8.4 mi) 03446 Swanzey (8.6 mi) 03435 Keene (9.3 mi) 03470 Winchester (9.4 mi) 05346 Putney (10.1 mi) 03431 Keene (10.7 mi) 05301 Brattleboro (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	303
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	10.74 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.8893
Longitude	-72.4519
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	0.0%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	72.8%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	12.8%	5.4%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

303

Population

People per sq mi

61.0

Median age

Median household income

$89,017

Per capita income

$282,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

203

Housing units

27.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	303	100.0%
65 and over	151	49.8%
Median age	61.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	303	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	72.8%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	12.8%	5.4%	9.7%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 34.0%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 33.0%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	34.0%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	33.0%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 46.8%

$300k–$500k 26.1%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$282,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	59.1%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	15.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.9%
3 bedrooms	80.8%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	26.1%
3 or more	50.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Fuel oil	64.5%
Wood	26.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	102	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	101	49.8%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	67.0%
Average household size	1.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	0.0%
Married	49.8%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	23.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 21.5%

Some college, no degree 51.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.8%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.8%

Transportation & utilities 35.7%

Professional & management 10.4%

Public administration 8.8%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.7%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	36.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	35.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.2%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.6%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.7%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	17.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.4%
Visited dentist	70.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	22.1%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.8%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	303	100.0%
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)	303	100.0%
Born in same state	303	100.0%
Born in different state	0	0.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	69	22.8%
Arab	65	21.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	55	18.2%
Italian	35	11.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	67.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03443

What city is ZIP code 03443 in?

ZIP code 03443 is primarily assigned to Chesterfield, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03443 in?

ZIP code 03443 falls within Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03443 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 03443 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 03443 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 03443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03443 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 03443 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 03443?

ZIP code 03443 has an estimated population of 303 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03443 in?

ZIP code 03443 observes the EST timezone.