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Cheshire County
Nelson, NH
03457
03457 ZIP Code — Nelson, NH
Cheshire County, New Hampshire
ZIP code 03457 is located in
Nelson ,
New Hampshire ,
within Cheshire County .
It covers approximately 29.30 square miles and serves a population of
773 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 603 .
About ZIP code 03457
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 $334,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($92,143) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 44% 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 24 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%.
Overall, ZIP code 03457 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
773
Population density
26 / sq mi
State FIPS
33
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
29.30 sq mi
Water area
1.97 sq mi
Latitude
43.0064
Longitude
-72.1186
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
603
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
25.3%
36.3%
31.0%
$50k – $100k
32.1%
35.9%
31.2%
$100k – $200k
26.7%
22.5%
28.1%
Over $200k
15.9%
5.4%
9.7%
Demographics & statistics
$92,143
Median household income
$334,400
Median home value
$1,139
Median monthly rent
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 166 21.5% 18 and over 607 78.5% 65 and over 194 25.1% Median age 50.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 733 92.6% Two or more races 38 4.8% Hispanic or Latino 19 2.4% Other race 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
25.3%
36.3%
31.0%
$50k – $100k
32.1%
35.9%
31.2%
$100k – $200k
26.7%
22.5%
28.1%
Over $200k
15.9%
5.4%
9.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.0% $10k–$15k 0.7% $15k–$25k 1.7% $25k–$35k 6.7% $35k–$50k 4.4% $50k–$75k 19.1% $75k–$100k 18.5% $100k–$150k 27.9% $150k–$200k 7.0% $200k+ 13.1% Median income $92,143
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $334,400 Median rent / month $1,139 Owner occupied 89.3% Renter occupied 10.7% Vacant 42.7% Single-family detached 88.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.9% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.59
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.2% 2010–2019 2.5% 2000–2009 17.3% 1990–1999 13.5% 1980–1989 5.8% 1970–1979 10.2% 1960–1969 9.0% 1950–1959 7.7% 1940–1949 4.6% 1939 or earlier 28.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 9.6% 2 bedrooms 29.2% 3 bedrooms 34.0% 4 bedrooms 16.5% 5+ bedrooms 10.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 16.4% 2 vehicles 49.0% 3 or more 33.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.3% Electricity 2.3% Propane / LP gas 16.1% Fuel oil 54.4% Wood 25.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 170 57.0% Cohabiting couple 25 8.4% Male householder, no spouse 41 13.8% Female householder, no spouse 62 20.8% Households with children under 18 73 24.5% Households with seniors (65+) 146 49.0% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.2% 21.0% Married 55.8% 51.4% Separated 0.0% 4.5% Widowed 6.1% 6.9% Divorced 9.0% 16.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
21.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.8% Bachelor's or higher 56.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 3.0% Kindergarten 5 3.0% Elementary school 90 53.3% High school 40 23.7% College / grad school 29 17.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Professional & management
7.5%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Public administration
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 47.0% Service 10.0% Sales & office 25.7% Natural resources & construction 5.1% Production & transportation 12.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.9% Government 13.1% Self-employed 10.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.6% Carpool 7.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.7% Work from home 12.8% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 24.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.0% Retirement income 30.9% Supplemental Security 1.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.1% High blood pressure 30.0% High cholesterol 29.0% Diabetes 8.5% Heart disease 6.0% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 6.2% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.2% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 18.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 11.4% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 9.6% No health insurance 9.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.4% Visited dentist 68.7% Cholesterol screening 91.7% Teeth loss 10.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 38 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 11.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.5% 65 and over 25.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.8% Public insurance 46.4% No insurance 4.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 741 95.9% 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) 745 96.4% Born in same state 739 95.6% Born in different state 372 48.1% Foreign born 6 0.8% Naturalized citizen 28 3.6% Not a US citizen 14 50.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 195 25.2% French 156 20.2% German 40 5.2% Arab 15 1.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 12 1.6% Norwegian 3 0.4% Dutch 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.6% Internet access 96.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03457
What city is ZIP code 03457 in?
ZIP code 03457 is primarily assigned to Nelson, New Hampshire.
What county is ZIP code 03457 in?
ZIP code 03457 falls within Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
Does ZIP code 03457 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 03457 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 03457?
57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 03457 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 03457 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 03457 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 03457 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 03457 in?
ZIP code 03457 observes the EST timezone.
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