03448 ZIP Code — Gilsum, NH

Cheshire County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03448 is located in Gilsum, New Hampshire, within Cheshire County. It covers approximately 16.65 square miles and serves a population of 871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03448

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 $218,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03448 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

871
population
16.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
03448 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 03448

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City Status
Gilsum Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
03445 Sullivan (2.2 mi) 03431 Keene (4.2 mi) 03435 Keene (7.1 mi) 03456 Marlow (7.4 mi) 03602 Alstead (7.7 mi) 03608 Walpole (8.5 mi) 03455 Marlborough (9.5 mi) 03450 Harrisville (10.2 mi) 03467 Westmoreland (10.7 mi) 05158 Westminster (12.3 mi) 03462 Spofford (12.5 mi) 03446 Swanzey (12.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 871
Population density 52 / sq mi
State FIPS 33
County FIPS 005
Geography
Land area 16.65 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 43.0336
Longitude -72.2487
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 29.8% 36.3% 31.0%
$50k – $100k 43.5% 35.9% 31.2%
$100k – $200k 24.6% 22.5% 28.1%
Over $200k 2.1% 5.4% 9.7%

Demographics & statistics

871
Population
52
People per sq mi
44.3
Median age
$70,000
Median household income
$33,827
Per capita income
$218,300
Median home value
$1,388
Median monthly rent
91.9%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
335
Housing units
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
31
Under 5
28
21
5–9
20
7
10–14
7
24
15–19
22
45
20–24
41
61
25–34
56
40
35–44
38
62
45–54
57
26
55–59
25
42
60–64
38
70
65–74
64
18
75–84
16
6
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814917.1%
18 and over72282.9%
65 and over18020.7%
Median age44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Other race 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or more races 0.1%
GroupCount%
White85597%
Hispanic or Latino101.1%
Other race101.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.6%
Two or more races10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.8% 36.3% 31.0%
$50k – $100k 43.5% 35.9% 31.2%
$100k – $200k 24.6% 22.5% 28.1%
Over $200k 2.1% 5.4% 9.7%
Under $10k 0.6%
$10k–$15k 3.9%
$15k–$25k 3.9%
$25k–$35k 4.2%
$35k–$50k 18.1%
$50k–$75k 24.5%
$75k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 13.5%
$150k–$200k 14.2%
$200k+ 4.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.6%
$10k–$15k3.9%
$15k–$25k3.9%
$25k–$35k4.2%
$35k–$50k18.1%
$50k–$75k24.5%
$75k–$100k12.3%
$100k–$150k13.5%
$150k–$200k14.2%
$200k+4.8%
Median income$70,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%
$50k–$100k 11.2%
$100k–$150k 9.8%
$150k–$200k 16.1%
$200k–$300k 40.7%
$300k–$500k 17.2%
$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$218,300
Median rent / month$1,388
Owner occupied91.9%
Renter occupied8.1%
Vacant13.9%
Single-family detached88.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.1%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.80

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.8%
2000–20099.4%
1990–19998.3%
1980–198921.7%
1970–19799.2%
1960–19696.7%
1950–19595.0%
1940–19492.2%
1939 or earlier34.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.6%
1 bedroom6.9%
2 bedrooms30.0%
3 bedrooms42.2%
4 bedrooms8.3%
5+ bedrooms8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.6%
1 vehicle22.9%
2 vehicles41.6%
3 or more34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity3.5%
Propane / LP gas14.5%
Fuel oil55.2%
Wood24.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family19362.3%
Cohabiting couple113.5%
Male householder, no spouse3210.3%
Female householder, no spouse7423.9%
Households with children under 188226.5%
Households with seniors (65+)11737.7%
Average household size2.78

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married43.3%22.4%
Married50.8%57.7%
Separated0.0%0.8%
Widowed0.5%6.7%
Divorced5.5%12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%
Some HS, no diploma 4.6%
HS graduate 39.0%
Some college, no degree 16.5%
Associate's degree 19.4%
Bachelor's degree 10.4%
Graduate / professional 8.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.4%
Bachelor's or higher18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool118.6%
Kindergarten1410.9%
Elementary school3325.8%
High school4837.5%
College / grad school2217.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%
Construction 15.2%
Manufacturing 15.2%
Retail trade 9.0%
Professional & management 8.8%
Public administration 8.0%
Other services 6.6%
Finance & real estate 6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Transportation & utilities 0.8%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.7%
Service20.4%
Sales & office18.8%
Natural resources & construction17.6%
Production & transportation13.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.7%
Government15.0%
Self-employed12.6%
Unpaid family workers3.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.6%
Carpool10.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.4%
Work from home12.4%
Other means0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)28.7

Poverty

All people 6.8%
Under 18 years 8.1%
18 and over 6.5%
Married-couple families 1.6%
Female-led households 7.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.9%
Retirement income19.0%
Supplemental Security2.3%
Cash public assistance3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP2.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.2%
High blood pressure30.7%
High cholesterol28.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Heart disease6.3%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis27.8%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease7.2%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.7%
Binge drinking17.6%
No physical activity20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.4%
Depression23.9%
Fair or poor health13.6%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.2%
Visited dentist63.2%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss13.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9112.6%
Disability%
Any disability15.5%
Under 1816.8%
18–64 years12.2%
65 and over24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.1%
Public insurance34.0%
No insurance5.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only81293.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)86299.0%
Born in same state86299.0%
Born in different state43650.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen91.0%
Not a US citizen888.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French15617.9%
Italian10411.9%
German809.2%
Arab778.8%
AncestryCount%
Polish161.8%
English40.5%
Irish30.3%
Dutch20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.6%
Internet access94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03448

What city is ZIP code 03448 in?

ZIP code 03448 is primarily assigned to Gilsum, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03448 in?

ZIP code 03448 falls within Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03448 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 03448 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03448 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 03448 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 03448?

ZIP code 03448 has an estimated population of 871 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03448?

The median home value in ZIP code 03448 is $218,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 03448 in?

ZIP code 03448 observes the EST timezone.

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