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Grafton County
North Woodstock, NH
03262
03262 ZIP Code — North Woodstock, NH
Grafton County, New Hampshire
ZIP code 03262 is located in
North Woodstock ,
New Hampshire ,
within Grafton County .
It covers approximately 57.32 square miles and serves a population of
1,194 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 603 .
About ZIP code 03262
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $292,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($64,928) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 03262 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,194
Population density
21 / sq mi
State FIPS
33
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
57.32 sq mi
Water area
0.39 sq mi
Latitude
44.0235
Longitude
-71.7327
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
603
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.3%
37.5%
31.0%
$50k – $100k
45.7%
32.1%
31.2%
$100k – $200k
13.0%
21.7%
28.1%
Over $200k
11.0%
8.6%
9.7%
Demographics & statistics
$64,928
Median household income
$292,300
Median home value
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 219 18.3% 18 and over 975 81.7% 65 and over 270 22.6% Median age 49.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,053 82.3% Two or more races 91 7.1% Hispanic or Latino 85 6.6% Asian 49 3.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.3%
37.5%
31.0%
$50k – $100k
45.7%
32.1%
31.2%
$100k – $200k
13.0%
21.7%
28.1%
Over $200k
11.0%
8.6%
9.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 4.8% $15k–$25k 4.4% $25k–$35k 9.1% $35k–$50k 5.1% $50k–$75k 24.8% $75k–$100k 8.2% $100k–$150k 16.0% $150k–$200k 3.8% $200k+ 19.6% Median income $64,928
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $292,300 Median rent / month $962 Owner occupied 78.5% Renter occupied 21.5% Vacant 62.2% Single-family detached 40.8% Large apartment buildings 1.0% Mobile homes 5.8% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.8% 2000–2009 3.3% 1990–1999 9.8% 1980–1989 47.4% 1970–1979 8.3% 1960–1969 2.0% 1950–1959 1.0% 1940–1949 3.1% 1939 or earlier 21.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.3% 1 bedroom 11.1% 2 bedrooms 28.7% 3 bedrooms 45.1% 4 bedrooms 7.1% 5+ bedrooms 5.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.5% 1 vehicle 28.6% 2 vehicles 39.2% 3 or more 29.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.6% Electricity 5.5% Propane / LP gas 20.2% Fuel oil 56.6% Wood 13.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 223 46.9% Cohabiting couple 35 7.4% Male householder, no spouse 141 29.7% Female householder, no spouse 76 16.0% Households with children under 18 135 28.4% Households with seniors (65+) 171 36.0% Average household size 2.49
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.1% 28.2% Married 51.0% 49.6% Separated 0.6% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 7.2% Divorced 13.3% 15.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.0% Bachelor's or higher 45.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 9 3.7% Elementary school 141 58.5% High school 56 23.2% College / grad school 35 14.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
25.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
24.2%
Education & healthcare
11.6%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Public administration
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.4% Service 24.5% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 7.6% Production & transportation 6.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.2% Government 12.4% Self-employed 8.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.7% Carpool 2.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.8% Work from home 6.4% Other means 2.9% Avg commute (minutes) 20.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
31.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.2% Retirement income 24.8% Supplemental Security 1.3% Cash public assistance 2.5% Food stamps / SNAP 9.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.3% High blood pressure 29.0% High cholesterol 30.4% Diabetes 9.4% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 26.6% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.7% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 19.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.3% Depression 24.5% Fair or poor health 13.9% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.2% Visited dentist 63.1% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 13.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 27 2.8%
Disability % Any disability 10.7% Under 18 5.0% 18–64 years 6.0% 65 and over 27.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.4% Public insurance 32.2% No insurance 7.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,181 98.9% Spanish 13 1.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 13 1.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,091 91.4% Born in same state 1,063 89.0% Born in different state 515 43.1% Foreign born 28 2.3% Naturalized citizen 103 8.6% Not a US citizen 57 55.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 321 26.9% French 233 19.5% German 46 3.9% Arab 34 2.8%
Ancestry Count % English 10 0.8% Norwegian 9 0.8% Irish 3 0.3% Polish 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.8% Internet access 95.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03262
What city is ZIP code 03262 in?
ZIP code 03262 is primarily assigned to North Woodstock, New Hampshire.
What county is ZIP code 03262 in?
ZIP code 03262 falls within Grafton County, New Hampshire.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 03262?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 03262 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 03262 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 03262?
ZIP code 03262 has an estimated population of 1,194 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03262?
The median home value in ZIP code 03262 is $292,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 03262 in?
ZIP code 03262 observes the EST timezone.
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