03447 ZIP Code — Fitzwilliam, NH

Cheshire County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03447 is located in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, within Cheshire County. It covers approximately 34.64 square miles and serves a population of 2,287 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03447

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 $245,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,733. 40% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03447 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,287

population

34.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03447 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03447

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fitzwilliam	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03465 Troy (5.4 mi) 03452 Jaffrey (6.2 mi) 03461 Rindge (7.9 mi) 01475 Winchendon (8.4 mi) 03444 Dublin (9.5 mi) 03446 Swanzey (9.9 mi) 03470 Winchester (10 mi) 03455 Marlborough (10.1 mi) 01436 Baldwinville (11.6 mi) 01378 Warwick (12.5 mi) 03458 Peterborough (12.7 mi) 01364 Orange (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,287
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	34.64 sq mi
Water area	1.40 sq mi
Latitude	42.7639
Longitude	-72.1383
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	36.1%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	6.1%	5.4%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,287

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$85,733

Median household income

$48,607

Per capita income

$245,800

Median home value

$1,096

Median monthly rent

94.5%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

1,261

Housing units

32.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

143

25–34

129

110

35–44

100

173

45–54

156

150

55–59

136

139

60–64

125

235

65–74

211

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	285	12.5%
18 and over	2,002	87.5%
65 and over	536	23.4%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,207	95.3%
Two or more races	64	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	28	1.2%
Asian	13	0.6%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	6.1%	5.4%	9.7%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	10.3%
Median income	$85,733

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 39.4%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$245,800
Median rent / month	$1,096
Owner occupied	94.5%
Renter occupied	5.5%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	25.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Fuel oil	62.1%
Wood	22.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	481	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	140	13.8%
Male householder, no spouse	165	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	227	22.4%
Households with children under 18	175	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	410	40.5%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.1%	18.1%
Married	45.4%	52.5%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	6.1%
Divorced	11.1%	23.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.9%
Kindergarten	30	10.9%
Elementary school	125	45.6%
High school	58	21.2%
College / grad school	53	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Construction 14.6%

Professional & management 9.1%

Retail trade 8.9%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.8%

Other services 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.4

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 14.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.2%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,209	96.6%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,262	98.9%
Born in same state	2,262	98.9%
Born in different state	578	25.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.1%
Not a US citizen	20	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	435	19%
Italian	377	16.5%
German	161	7%
Arab	126	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	65	2.8%
Polish	11	0.5%
Norwegian	11	0.5%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03447

What city is ZIP code 03447 in?

ZIP code 03447 is primarily assigned to Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03447 in?

ZIP code 03447 falls within Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03447 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 03447 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03447 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 03447 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 03447?

ZIP code 03447 has an estimated population of 2,287 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03447?

The median household income in ZIP code 03447 is $85,733, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03447 in?

ZIP code 03447 observes the EST timezone.