03261 ZIP Code — Northwood, NH

Rockingham County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03261 is located in Northwood, New Hampshire, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 28.17 square miles and serves a population of 4,632 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03261

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 $342,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $122,294. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 33% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03261 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,632

population

28.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03261 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03261

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03261. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Northwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03884 Strafford (5.2 mi) 03037 Deerfield (5.5 mi) 03291 West Nottingham (6.6 mi) 03218 Barnstead (6.7 mi) 03234 Epsom (6.9 mi) 03290 Nottingham (7.7 mi) 03825 Barrington (7.8 mi) 03263 Pittsfield (7.9 mi) 03225 Center Barnstead (9.7 mi) 03275 Suncook (11 mi) 03839 Rochester (11.4 mi) 03034 Candia (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,632
Population density	164 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	28.17 sq mi
Water area	2.09 sq mi
Latitude	43.2205
Longitude	-71.2044
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	20.6%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	38.5%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	8.2%	14.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,632

Population

164

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$122,294

Median household income

$44,875

Per capita income

$342,600

Median home value

$1,172

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

2,136

Housing units

33.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

143

5–9

10–14

106

15–19

118

184

20–24

204

319

25–34

353

271

35–44

301

203

45–54

225

234

55–59

259

146

60–64

162

370

65–74

411

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	748	16.1%
18 and over	3,884	83.9%
65 and over	974	21.0%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 1.8%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,308	90.5%
Two or more races	156	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	126	2.6%
Black or African American	87	1.8%
Other race	41	0.9%
Asian	33	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.6%	23.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	29.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	38.5%	32.8%	28.1%
Over $200k	8.2%	14.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	30.7%
$150k–$200k	18.8%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$122,294

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 60.5%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$342,600
Median rent / month	$1,172
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	23.0%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	31.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	42.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.7%
Fuel oil	55.5%
Wood	12.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,212	68.5%
Cohabiting couple	123	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	195	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	240	13.6%
Households with children under 18	561	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	729	41.2%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	26.1%
Married	61.9%	58.9%
Separated	0.8%	2.0%
Widowed	0.5%	6.3%
Divorced	6.6%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	33.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	8.5%
Kindergarten	17	2.1%
Elementary school	228	28.4%
High school	218	27.1%
College / grad school	273	34.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 15.2%

Professional & management 11.0%

Public administration 9.5%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Construction 8.2%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Other services 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	19.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.1

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	34.6%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	71.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	460	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	14.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	27.2%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,360	94.1%
Spanish	33	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	33	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,541	98.0%
Born in same state	4,526	97.7%
Born in different state	2,033	43.9%
Foreign born	15	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	91	2.0%
Not a US citizen	54	59.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,101	23.8%
Italian	1,063	22.9%
Arab	312	6.7%
German	151	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	125	2.7%
Irish	27	0.6%
Dutch	17	0.4%
English	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	99.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03261

What city is ZIP code 03261 in?

ZIP code 03261 is primarily assigned to Northwood, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03261 in?

ZIP code 03261 falls within Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03261 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 03261 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03261 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 03261 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03261?

The median household income in ZIP code 03261 is $122,294, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03261?

The median home value in ZIP code 03261 is $342,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 03261 in?

ZIP code 03261 observes the EST timezone.