03071 ZIP Code — New Ipswich, NH

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03071 is located in New Ipswich, New Hampshire, within Hillsborough County. It covers approximately 32.70 square miles and serves a population of 5,244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03071

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $294,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,824. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 31% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03071 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,244

population

32.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03071 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03071

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Ipswich	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03048 Greenville (5.5 mi) 03461 Rindge (5.7 mi) 01431 Ashby (5.7 mi) 03084 Temple (5.8 mi) 01430 Ashburnham (7.1 mi) 03086 Wilton (7.2 mi) 01474 West Townsend (8.6 mi) 03458 Peterborough (9.2 mi) 03033 Brookline (10 mi) 01469 Townsend (10.7 mi) 01475 Winchendon (11 mi) 03452 Jaffrey (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,244
Population density	160 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	32.70 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	42.7516
Longitude	-71.8709
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	20.1%	29.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	29.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	30.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	10.4%	10.5%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,244

Population

160

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$91,824

Median household income

$41,094

Per capita income

$294,000

Median home value

$888

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

1,829

Housing units

31.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

198

Under 5

189

323

5–9

309

120

10–14

115

191

15–19

183

140

20–24

134

224

25–34

215

449

35–44

430

295

45–54

283

176

55–59

168

210

60–64

202

238

65–74

228

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,455	27.7%
18 and over	3,789	72.3%
65 and over	690	13.2%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Two or more races 6.9%

Asian 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	4,737	88%
Two or more races	369	6.9%
Asian	138	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	136	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.1%	29.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	29.8%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	30.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	10.4%	10.5%	9.7%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	10.3%
Median income	$91,824

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 37.0%

$500k–$1M 10.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$294,000
Median rent / month	$888
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	28.2%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	1.6%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Fuel oil	49.1%
Wood	17.9%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,100	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	71	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	284	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	441	23.3%
Households with children under 18	626	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	511	27.0%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	20.4%
Married	59.7%	53.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.0%	11.3%
Divorced	5.5%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	2.3%
Kindergarten	122	8.6%
Elementary school	671	47.5%
High school	293	20.8%
College / grad school	293	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Retail trade 11.0%

Construction 10.4%

Professional & management 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Public administration 4.3%

Information 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Other services 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.0

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 1.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	27.2%
High cholesterol	26.9%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	18.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	71.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	227	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.0%
Public insurance	21.3%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,857	92.6%
Spanish	49	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	49	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,994	95.2%
Born in same state	4,975	94.9%
Born in different state	2,272	43.3%
Foreign born	19	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	250	4.8%
Not a US citizen	137	54.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	846	16.1%
Italian	821	15.7%
German	334	6.4%
Arab	233	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	100	1.9%
Polish	97	1.8%
English	38	0.7%
Dutch	20	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03071

What city is ZIP code 03071 in?

ZIP code 03071 is primarily assigned to New Ipswich, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03071 in?

ZIP code 03071 falls within Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03071 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 03071 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 03071?

ZIP code 03071 has an estimated population of 5,244 residents, with a density of 160 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03071?

The median home value in ZIP code 03071 is $294,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03071?

The median household income in ZIP code 03071 is $91,824, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03071 in?

ZIP code 03071 observes the EST timezone.