03581 ZIP Code — Gorham, NH

Coos County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03581 is located in Gorham, New Hampshire, within Coos County. It covers approximately 156.13 square miles and serves a population of 3,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03581

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $58,484. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 47% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

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

3,285

population

156.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03581 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03581

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gorham	Acceptable
Gorham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03570 Berlin (7.6 mi) 03588 Milan (12.8 mi) 04217 Bethel (14.6 mi) 03583 Jefferson (14.9 mi) 03846 Jackson (15.1 mi) 03845 Intervale (15.2 mi) 04231 Stoneham (15.5 mi) 04051 Lovell (17.9 mi) 04261 Newry (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,285
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	156.13 sq mi
Water area	1.47 sq mi
Latitude	44.3950
Longitude	-71.1316
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	41.8%	51.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	30.7%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	15.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.5%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,285

Population

People per sq mi

53.0

Median age

$58,484

Median household income

$40,519

Per capita income

$147,500

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,541

Housing units

27.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

150

25–34

150

219

35–44

218

193

45–54

192

133

55–59

133

171

60–64

170

272

65–74

271

150

75–84

149

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	393	12.0%
18 and over	2,892	88.0%
65 and over	964	29.3%
Median age	53.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 3.4%

Asian 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,098	93.2%
Two or more races	113	3.4%
Asian	73	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	40	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	51.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	30.7%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	15.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.5%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$58,484

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 17.1%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,500
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	60.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	23.3%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	27.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	19.3%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	31.5%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	49.0%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	13.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	71.5%
Wood	7.7%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	839	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	34	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	299	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	451	27.8%
Households with children under 18	262	16.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	722	44.5%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	19.7%
Married	60.6%	51.7%
Separated	1.0%	0.7%
Widowed	2.5%	17.1%
Divorced	6.6%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	27.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	4.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	198	43.7%
High school	136	30.0%
College / grad school	101	22.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.8%

Construction 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Professional & management 8.1%

Public administration 7.5%

Retail trade 7.3%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Other services 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 0.3%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	303	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	14.8%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,229	98.3%
Spanish	15	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,182	96.9%
Born in same state	3,146	95.8%
Born in different state	2,040	62.1%
Foreign born	36	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	103	3.1%
Not a US citizen	45	43.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	835	25.4%
French	527	16%
Italian	410	12.5%
Arab	132	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	20	0.6%
Norwegian	1	0%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.4%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03581

What city is ZIP code 03581 in?

ZIP code 03581 is primarily assigned to Gorham, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03581 in?

ZIP code 03581 falls within Coos County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03581 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 03581 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 03581 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 03581 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03581 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 03581 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03581?

The median home value in ZIP code 03581 is $147,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 03581 in?

ZIP code 03581 observes the EST timezone.