03770 ZIP Code — Meriden, NH

Sullivan County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03770 is located in Meriden, New Hampshire, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 4.40 square miles and serves a population of 638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03770

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 $589,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($155,526) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03770 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

638

population

4.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03770 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03770

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03770. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meriden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03781 Plainfield (0.7 mi) 05052 North Hartland (6 mi) 03753 Grantham (6.9 mi) 03766 Lebanon (7.6 mi) 05048 Hartland (8.5 mi) 05009 White River Junction (8.5 mi) 05089 Windsor (9.7 mi) 03748 Enfield (10 mi) 05001 White River Junction (11.2 mi) 05037 Brownsville (11.3 mi) 03773 Newport (11.4 mi) 05073 Taftsville (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	638
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	4.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.5296
Longitude	-72.2740
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	30.1%	39.4%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	36.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	47.6%	19.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.9%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

638

Population

145

People per sq mi

27.4

Median age

$155,526

Median household income

$70,308

Per capita income

$589,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.8%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

183

Housing units

56.9%

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

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	187	29.3%
18 and over	451	70.7%
65 and over	35	5.5%
Median age	27.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.7%

Two or more races 13.8%

Asian 7.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	496	77.7%
Two or more races	88	13.8%
Asian	47	7.4%
Black or African American	7	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	39.4%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	36.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	47.6%	19.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.9%	9.7%

$35k–$50k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 5.7%

$75k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k+ 37.3%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	5.7%
$75k–$100k	3.8%
$100k–$150k	25.9%
$150k–$200k	23.4%
$200k+	37.3%
Median income	$155,526

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 27.6%

$500k–$1M 19.3%

$1M+ 35.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$589,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.8%
Renter occupied	8.2%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	18.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	36.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	5.6%
3 bedrooms	80.6%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	57.6%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.1%
Propane / LP gas	42.4%
Fuel oil	33.5%
Wood	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	97	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	54	34.2%
Male householder, no spouse	7	4.4%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	85	53.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	22.2%
Average household size	3.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	65.1%	57.5%
Married	34.9%	40.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	2.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 14.9%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 30.0%

Graduate / professional 26.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.1%
Bachelor's or higher	56.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	77	27.1%
High school	58	20.4%
College / grad school	149	52.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.8%

Professional & management 18.9%

Wholesale trade 11.6%

Retail trade 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Information 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Construction 1.3%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.6%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	2.0%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.0%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.2%
Work from home	14.6%
Other means	11.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	7.6%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	27.4%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	11.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.7%
Public insurance	14.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	586	91.8%
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)	565	88.6%
Born in same state	565	88.6%
Born in different state	272	42.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	73	11.4%
Not a US citizen	60	82.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	193	30.3%
Arab	50	7.8%
Italian	35	5.5%
German	25	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	3.1%
Dutch	5	0.8%
Irish	4	0.6%
Polish	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03770

What city is ZIP code 03770 in?

ZIP code 03770 is primarily assigned to Meriden, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03770 in?

ZIP code 03770 falls within Sullivan County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03770 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 03770 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03770?

57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 03770 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 03770 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03770?

The median household income in ZIP code 03770 is $155,526, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03770 in?

ZIP code 03770 observes the EST timezone.