03590 ZIP Code — North Stratford, NH

Coos County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03590 is located in North Stratford, New Hampshire, within Coos County. It covers approximately 109.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,193 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03590

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 $148,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,611. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 03590 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,193

population

109.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03590 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03590

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03590. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Stratford	Acceptable
North Stratford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05905 Guildhall (6.9 mi) 03582 Groveton (9.6 mi) 03576 Colebrook (12.5 mi) 03579 Errol (15.1 mi) 03584 Lancaster (15.8 mi) 05903 Canaan (17.3 mi) 03588 Milan (17.4 mi) 05837 East Haven (17.7 mi) 05846 Island Pond (18.4 mi) 05858 North Concord (18.5 mi) 05902 Beecher Falls (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,193
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	109.75 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	44.7245
Longitude	-71.4782
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	65.2%	51.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	30.7%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	15.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.5%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,193

Population

People per sq mi

49.9

Median age

$48,611

Median household income

$23,046

Per capita income

$148,200

Median home value

$690

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

11.5%

Unemployment

635

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

103

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	197	16.5%
18 and over	996	83.5%
65 and over	283	23.7%
Median age	49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,176	97.8%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.7%
Two or more races	9	0.7%
Other race	7	0.6%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	51.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	30.7%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	15.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.5%	9.7%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$48,611

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,200
Median rent / month	$690
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	35.0%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	50.7%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	0.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	55.3%
Wood	30.7%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	247	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	64	14.0%
Male householder, no spouse	65	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	80	17.5%
Households with children under 18	108	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	204	44.7%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	23.1%
Married	46.6%	54.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	1.0%	11.9%
Divorced	20.4%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 17.3%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.9%
Kindergarten	5	2.9%
Elementary school	62	35.4%
High school	55	31.4%
College / grad school	48	27.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 16.8%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Construction 11.9%

Retail trade 8.9%

Other services 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	26.2%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.4%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	32.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 54.3%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.2%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.7%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	29.9%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.3%
Public insurance	68.1%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,120	93.9%
Spanish	10	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,156	96.9%
Born in same state	1,156	96.9%
Born in different state	715	59.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	37	3.1%
Not a US citizen	19	51.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	167	14%
Italian	161	13.5%
German	110	9.2%
Arab	82	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	0.8%
English	8	0.7%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03590

What city is ZIP code 03590 in?

ZIP code 03590 is primarily assigned to North Stratford, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03590 in?

ZIP code 03590 falls within Coos County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03590 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 03590 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03590?

25% of residents in ZIP code 03590 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03590?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 03590 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 03590 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 03590 in?

ZIP code 03590 observes the EST timezone.