03043 ZIP Code — Francestown, NH

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03043 is located in Francestown, New Hampshire, within Hillsborough County. It covers approximately 29.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,444 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03043

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 $350,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $104,500. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03043 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,444

population

29.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Francestown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03047 Greenfield (4.7 mi) 03082 Lyndeborough (6.6 mi) 03070 New Boston (7 mi) 03281 Weare (7.8 mi) 03449 Hancock (9.2 mi) 03057 Mont Vernon (9.3 mi) 03440 Antrim (9.5 mi) 03244 Hillsborough (10.3 mi) 03458 Peterborough (10.4 mi) 03084 Temple (11.3 mi) 03086 Wilton (11.7 mi) 03242 Henniker (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,444
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	29.78 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	42.9957
Longitude	-71.8165
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	17.4%	29.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	29.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	34.7%	30.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	17.0%	10.5%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,444

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$104,500

Median household income

$48,851

Per capita income

$350,300

Median home value

$1,556

Median monthly rent

97.1%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

659

Housing units

50.3%

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

100

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	352	24.4%
18 and over	1,092	75.6%
65 and over	324	22.4%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,397	96%
Two or more races	35	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.8%
Black or African American	6	0.4%
Asian	3	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.4%	29.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	29.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	34.7%	30.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	17.0%	10.5%	9.7%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 17.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	17.6%
Median income	$104,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 46.0%

$500k–$1M 16.6%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$350,300
Median rent / month	$1,556
Owner occupied	97.1%
Renter occupied	2.9%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	24.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	22.0%
Fuel oil	46.9%
Wood	20.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	377	69.0%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	57	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	91	16.7%
Households with children under 18	129	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	235	43.0%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	19.0%
Married	71.0%	67.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	0.7%	8.7%
Divorced	6.8%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 20.6%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 29.4%

Graduate / professional 21.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	50.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.7%
Kindergarten	15	5.1%
Elementary school	170	57.6%
High school	73	24.7%
College / grad school	29	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.4%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Professional & management 13.5%

Construction 9.2%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 3.2%

Retail trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.1%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.8%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.0%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,353	93.7%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,381	95.6%
Born in same state	1,376	95.3%
Born in different state	754	52.2%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	63	4.4%
Not a US citizen	48	76.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	386	26.7%
Italian	201	13.9%
Arab	91	6.3%
German	60	4.2%
Polish	16	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	12	0.8%
English	5	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.2%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03043

What city is ZIP code 03043 in?

ZIP code 03043 is primarily assigned to Francestown, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03043 in?

ZIP code 03043 falls within Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03043 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 03043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03043?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 03043 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 03043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03043?

The median home value in ZIP code 03043 is $350,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 03043 in?

ZIP code 03043 observes the EST timezone.