03451 ZIP Code — Hinsdale, NH

Cheshire County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03451 is located in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, within Cheshire County. It covers approximately 20.52 square miles and serves a population of 3,965 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03451

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 $153,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,054. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 51% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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 03451 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,965

population

20.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hinsdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05354 Vernon (1.3 mi) 03441 Ashuelot (3.3 mi) 03466 West Chesterfield (7.1 mi) 03443 Chesterfield (7.2 mi) 01337 Bernardston (8.2 mi) 03462 Spofford (8.5 mi) 03470 Winchester (8.6 mi) 01360 Northfield (9.1 mi) 05301 Brattleboro (10.3 mi) 03446 Swanzey (11.6 mi) 01378 Warwick (11.8 mi) 01301 Greenfield (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,965
Population density	193 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	20.52 sq mi
Water area	2.13 sq mi
Latitude	42.7923
Longitude	-72.5011
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	32.3%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	5.4%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,965

Population

193

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$67,054

Median household income

$37,731

Per capita income

$153,600

Median home value

$1,026

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,568

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

134

5–9

121

10–14

15–19

135

20–24

122

140

25–34

125

254

35–44

227

298

45–54

268

149

55–59

134

206

60–64

185

341

65–74

306

154

75–84

139

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	586	14.8%
18 and over	3,379	85.2%
65 and over	1,058	26.7%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,827	95.9%
Two or more races	105	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26	0.7%
Other race	26	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	5.4%	9.7%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 31.8%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	31.8%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$67,054

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%

$50k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,600
Median rent / month	$1,026
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	57.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	27.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	22.5%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	24.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	79.3%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	884	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	156	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	313	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	241	15.1%
Households with children under 18	334	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	678	42.5%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	16.4%
Married	46.0%	55.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	4.0%	10.5%
Divorced	28.9%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	6.8%
Kindergarten	27	5.1%
Elementary school	291	54.7%
High school	89	16.7%
College / grad school	89	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Retail trade 8.4%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Construction 5.4%

Professional & management 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Public administration 3.9%

Other services 3.1%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 4.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	430	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,881	97.9%
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)	3,948	99.6%
Born in same state	3,787	95.5%
Born in different state	802	20.2%
Foreign born	161	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.4%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	789	19.9%
French	590	14.9%
German	268	6.8%
Arab	118	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	1%
Polish	6	0.2%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03451

What city is ZIP code 03451 in?

ZIP code 03451 is primarily assigned to Hinsdale, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03451 in?

ZIP code 03451 falls within Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03451 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 03451 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 03451 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 03451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 03451 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 03451 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03451 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 03451 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 03451 in?

ZIP code 03451 observes the EST timezone.