03260 ZIP Code — North Sutton, NH

Merrimack County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03260 is located in North Sutton, New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. It covers approximately 21.41 square miles and serves a population of 995 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03260

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 $293,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $118,304. 39% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03260 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

995

population

21.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03260 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03260

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Sutton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	995
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	21.41 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	43.3584
Longitude	-71.9198
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	46.7%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	12.2%	8.1%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

995

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$118,304

Median household income

$45,853

Per capita income

$293,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.1%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

420

Housing units

39.0%

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

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	169	17.0%
18 and over	826	83.0%
65 and over	224	22.5%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Asian 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	940	91.9%
Two or more races	37	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28	2.7%
Asian	18	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	46.7%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	12.2%	8.1%	9.7%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 36.3%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 11.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	36.3%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	11.8%
Median income	$118,304

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 44.5%

$300k–$500k 31.5%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

$1M+ 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$293,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.1%
Renter occupied	4.9%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.1%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Propane / LP gas	34.9%
Fuel oil	30.3%
Wood	26.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	256	73.8%
Cohabiting couple	33	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	23	6.6%
Female householder, no spouse	35	10.1%
Households with children under 18	64	18.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	36.9%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	24.4%
Married	60.0%	62.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	4.1%
Divorced	9.4%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 17.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.7%
Bachelor's or higher	39.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	8.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	96	41.9%
High school	27	11.8%
College / grad school	87	38.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 24.7%

Wholesale trade 14.2%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Construction 13.5%

Other services 9.3%

Retail trade 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Public administration 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	31.8%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	5.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	15.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 1.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.7%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	14.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	9.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	74.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	8.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	3.0%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.2%
Public insurance	27.3%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	949	95.4%
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)	972	97.7%
Born in same state	972	97.7%
Born in different state	615	61.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	23	2.3%
Not a US citizen	4	17.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	212	21.3%
French	199	20%
German	44	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	38	3.8%
Polish	5	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03260

What city is ZIP code 03260 in?

ZIP code 03260 is primarily assigned to North Sutton, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03260 in?

ZIP code 03260 falls within Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03260 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 03260 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03260 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 03260 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03260?

The median household income in ZIP code 03260 is $118,304, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 03260?

ZIP code 03260 has an estimated population of 995 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03260 in?

ZIP code 03260 observes the EST timezone.