03583 ZIP Code — Jefferson, NH

Coos County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03583 is located in Jefferson, New Hampshire, within Coos County. It covers approximately 56.02 square miles and serves a population of 972 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03583

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,765. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03583 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

972
population
56.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
03583 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 03583

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03583. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Jefferson Acceptable
Jefferson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
03598 Whitefield (8.2 mi) 03584 Lancaster (9 mi) 03570 Berlin (9.4 mi) 03574 Bethlehem (13 mi) 03582 Groveton (13.3 mi) 05906 Lunenburg (14.1 mi) 03581 Gorham (14.9 mi) 03588 Milan (17 mi) 05904 Gilman (17.5 mi) 03846 Jackson (18.7 mi) 03561 Littleton (19.1 mi) 03580 Franconia (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 972
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 33
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 56.02 sq mi
Water area 0.33 sq mi
Latitude 44.3969
Longitude -71.4340
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 40.7% 51.3% 31.0%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 30.7% 31.2%
$100k – $200k 23.0% 15.6% 28.1%
Over $200k 1.8% 2.5% 9.7%

Demographics & statistics

972
Population
17
People per sq mi
58.7
Median age
$63,765
Median household income
$42,365
Per capita income
$275,000
Median home value
$877
Median monthly rent
87.6%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
642
Housing units
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
Under 5
16
22
5–9
25
16
10–14
18
20
15–19
21
14
20–24
15
28
25–34
30
25
35–44
27
55
45–54
61
58
55–59
63
51
60–64
56
65
65–74
70
89
75–84
98
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813313.7%
18 and over83986.3%
65 and over33634.6%
Median age58.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or more races 1.7%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White95496.5%
Hispanic or Latino171.7%
Two or more races171.7%
Other race10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.7% 51.3% 31.0%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 30.7% 31.2%
$100k – $200k 23.0% 15.6% 28.1%
Over $200k 1.8% 2.5% 9.7%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 0.4%
$15k–$25k 1.8%
$25k–$35k 10.6%
$35k–$50k 16.7%
$50k–$75k 30.5%
$75k–$100k 12.0%
$100k–$150k 8.4%
$150k–$200k 12.0%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k0.4%
$15k–$25k1.8%
$25k–$35k10.6%
$35k–$50k16.7%
$50k–$75k30.5%
$75k–$100k12.0%
$100k–$150k8.4%
$150k–$200k12.0%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$63,765

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%
$50k–$100k 5.8%
$100k–$150k 8.8%
$150k–$200k 17.4%
$200k–$300k 20.2%
$300k–$500k 41.2%
$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$275,000
Median rent / month$877
Owner occupied87.6%
Renter occupied12.4%
Vacant30.2%
Single-family detached84.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.1%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)1.91

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–20198.3%
2000–200912.9%
1990–199926.7%
1980–198912.1%
1970–197913.2%
1960–19695.1%
1950–19596.0%
1940–19490.3%
1939 or earlier15.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.8%
1 bedroom9.5%
2 bedrooms39.1%
3 bedrooms29.3%
4 bedrooms9.2%
5+ bedrooms7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle17.1%
1 vehicle26.5%
2 vehicles38.7%
3 or more17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.4%
Electricity1.6%
Propane / LP gas17.9%
Fuel oil64.0%
Wood12.4%
No fuel used1.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22946.6%
Cohabiting couple5210.6%
Male householder, no spouse8216.7%
Female householder, no spouse12826.1%
Households with children under 187615.5%
Households with seniors (65+)24750.3%
Average household size1.96

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.8%36.9%
Married63.5%50.9%
Separated0.0%0.4%
Widowed5.1%6.4%
Divorced8.6%5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 9.1%
HS graduate 34.6%
Some college, no degree 12.3%
Associate's degree 6.5%
Bachelor's degree 27.0%
Graduate / professional 7.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.1%
Bachelor's or higher34.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2012.8%
Kindergarten42.6%
Elementary school7749.4%
High school2717.3%
College / grad school2817.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%
Construction 18.7%
Retail trade 13.0%
Transportation & utilities 10.0%
Manufacturing 9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%
Agriculture & mining 4.7%
Public administration 3.8%
Other services 2.8%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Professional & management 1.9%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.9%
Service11.1%
Sales & office18.7%
Natural resources & construction18.9%
Production & transportation20.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.7%
Government15.3%
Self-employed16.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.8%
Carpool9.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home7.7%
Other means2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)28.1

Poverty

All people 6.8%
Under 18 years 5.3%
18 and over 7.0%
Married-couple families 1.7%
Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.7%
Retirement income39.1%
Supplemental Security4.3%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP1.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.5%
High blood pressure30.3%
High cholesterol33.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis30.2%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.9%
Binge drinking17.2%
No physical activity19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.0%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health11.6%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health10.0%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.8%
Visited dentist66.0%
Cholesterol screening93.0%
Teeth loss9.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans637.5%
Disability%
Any disability19.9%
Under 182.3%
18–64 years10.7%
65 and over40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.6%
Public insurance51.9%
No insurance8.3%
Uninsured under 196.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only94196.8%
Spanish121.3%
Other Indo-European50.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander70.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)95197.8%
Born in same state94397.0%
Born in different state41542.7%
Foreign born80.8%
Naturalized citizen212.2%
Not a US citizen1990.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French29730.6%
Italian12512.9%
German626.4%
Arab484.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish151.5%
English30.3%
Dutch30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access50.5%
Internet access78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03583

What city is ZIP code 03583 in?

ZIP code 03583 is primarily assigned to Jefferson, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03583 in?

ZIP code 03583 falls within Coos County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03583 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 03583 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 03583 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 03583 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03583 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 03583 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 03583?

ZIP code 03583 has an estimated population of 972 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03583 in?

ZIP code 03583 observes the EST timezone.

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