03609 ZIP Code — North Walpole, NH

Cheshire County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03609 is located in North Walpole, New Hampshire, within Cheshire County. It covers approximately 0.90 square miles and serves a population of 558 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03609

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $79,318. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

558

population

0.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03609 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03609

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03609. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Walpole	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	558
Population density	620 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	0.90 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	43.1407
Longitude	-72.4368
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	27.2%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	41.9%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.4%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

558

Population

620

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$79,318

Median household income

$40,086

Per capita income

$173,500

Median home value

$1,153

Median monthly rent

66.9%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

216

Housing units

31.9%

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

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	134	24.0%
18 and over	424	76.0%
65 and over	104	18.6%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	508	87.9%
Two or more races	37	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	20	3.5%
Other race	13	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.2%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	41.9%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.4%	9.7%

Under $10k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 31.8%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	31.8%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$79,318

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 39.9%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,500
Median rent / month	$1,153
Owner occupied	66.9%
Renter occupied	33.1%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	57.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	60.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	13.3%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	10.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.3%
Fuel oil	89.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	36.4%
Cohabiting couple	27	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	59	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	64	27.1%
Households with children under 18	58	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	26.7%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.2%	30.0%
Married	33.3%	34.0%
Separated	0.0%	5.1%
Widowed	0.0%	4.0%
Divorced	16.5%	26.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 20.0%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 18.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	13.6%
High school	102	72.9%
College / grad school	19	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.6%

Manufacturing 21.7%

Professional & management 17.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Construction 4.9%

Retail trade 3.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	39.1%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	25.4%
High cholesterol	25.3%
Diabetes	6.6%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.7%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	16.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	9.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.6%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.8%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	12.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	550	98.6%
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)	538	96.4%
Born in same state	538	96.4%
Born in different state	202	36.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	3.6%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	74	13.3%
German	62	11.1%
Italian	57	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	2.5%
Polish	8	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03609

What city is ZIP code 03609 in?

ZIP code 03609 is primarily assigned to North Walpole, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03609 in?

ZIP code 03609 falls within Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03609 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 03609 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03609?

The median home value in ZIP code 03609 is $173,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 03609?

ZIP code 03609 has an estimated population of 558 residents, with a density of 621 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03609?

The median household income in ZIP code 03609 is $79,318, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03609 in?

ZIP code 03609 observes the EST timezone.