03779 ZIP Code — Piermont, NH

Grafton County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03779 is located in Piermont, New Hampshire, within Grafton County. It covers approximately 38.44 square miles and serves a population of 849 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03779

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 $285,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($88,438) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% 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. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

849

population

38.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03779 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03779

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03779. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Piermont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03765 Haverhill (4.6 mi) 03780 Pike (5.2 mi) 03777 Orford (5.3 mi) 05033 Bradford (7 mi) 05051 Newbury (7.7 mi) 03279 Warren (8.3 mi) 03774 North Haverhill (8.3 mi) 05045 Fairlee (8.4 mi) 03282 Wentworth (8.5 mi) 03785 Woodsville (10.3 mi) 03768 Lyme (11.1 mi) 05040 East Corinth (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	849
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	38.44 sq mi
Water area	1.39 sq mi
Latitude	43.9722
Longitude	-72.0380
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	21.0%	37.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	32.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	21.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	10.3%	8.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

849

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$88,438

Median household income

$48,521

Per capita income

$285,900

Median home value

$1,159

Median monthly rent

72.6%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

357

Housing units

42.6%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	225	26.5%
18 and over	624	73.5%
65 and over	158	18.6%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Asian 1.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	825	96.8%
Asian	16	1.9%
Black or African American	5	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.4%
Other race	2	0.2%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.0%	37.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	32.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	21.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	10.3%	8.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$88,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 28.3%

$500k–$1M 16.1%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$285,900
Median rent / month	$1,159
Owner occupied	72.6%
Renter occupied	27.4%
Vacant	30.4%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	33.9%
Fuel oil	31.3%
Wood	22.5%
Solar	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	178	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	32	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	35	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	62	20.2%
Households with children under 18	107	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	32.9%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	22.0%
Married	56.9%	59.4%
Separated	0.0%	6.6%
Widowed	1.4%	5.7%
Divorced	12.4%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 9.2%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 21.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	42.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	8.5%
Kindergarten	5	2.4%
Elementary school	117	55.5%
High school	58	27.5%
College / grad school	13	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Professional & management 15.2%

Construction 8.3%

Retail trade 8.3%

Other services 8.3%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Public administration 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.8%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.2%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	19.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.4%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	16.3%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 5.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	821	96.7%
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)	823	96.9%
Born in same state	812	95.6%
Born in different state	454	53.5%
Foreign born	11	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	26	3.1%
Not a US citizen	18	69.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	187	22%
Italian	96	11.3%
Arab	39	4.6%
German	26	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	1.5%
Polish	9	1.1%
Norwegian	2	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03779

What city is ZIP code 03779 in?

ZIP code 03779 is primarily assigned to Piermont, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03779 in?

ZIP code 03779 falls within Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03779 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 03779 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 03779?

ZIP code 03779 has an estimated population of 849 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03779?

The median home value in ZIP code 03779 is $285,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03779?

The median household income in ZIP code 03779 is $88,438, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03779 in?

ZIP code 03779 observes the EST timezone.