03263 ZIP Code — Pittsfield, NH

Merrimack County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03263 is located in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. It covers approximately 24.48 square miles and serves a population of 4,093 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03263

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 $244,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $64,564. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 39% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 03263 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,093

population

24.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pittsfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03218 Barnstead (3 mi) 03225 Center Barnstead (5.1 mi) 03234 Epsom (6.5 mi) 03837 Gilmanton Iron Works (7.7 mi) 03261 Northwood (7.9 mi) 03884 Strafford (8.3 mi) 03237 Gilmanton (9.7 mi) 03275 Suncook (10.8 mi) 03037 Deerfield (11.3 mi) 03809 Alton (12.2 mi) 03835 Farmington (12.3 mi) 03224 Canterbury (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,093
Population density	167 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	24.48 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	43.3064
Longitude	-71.3070
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	43.1%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	8.1%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,093

Population

167

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$64,564

Median household income

$35,699

Per capita income

$244,400

Median home value

$999

Median monthly rent

67.8%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,390

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

175

10–14

200

15–19

20–24

240

25–34

276

235

35–44

269

227

45–54

260

178

55–59

205

185

60–64

213

289

65–74

332

108

75–84

123

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	691	16.9%
18 and over	3,402	83.1%
65 and over	927	22.6%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,034	98.6%
Two or more races	30	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	20	0.5%
Black or African American	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	8.1%	9.7%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$64,564

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 19.8%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,400
Median rent / month	$999
Owner occupied	67.8%
Renter occupied	32.2%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	8.1%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	34.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	17.0%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	30.9%
Fuel oil	47.7%
Wood	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	853	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	187	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	310	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	451	25.0%
Households with children under 18	399	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	679	37.7%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	23.8%
Married	52.7%	49.0%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	11.5%
Divorced	14.4%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	394	45.8%
High school	289	33.6%
College / grad school	178	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Retail trade 19.8%

Professional & management 9.2%

Construction 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Public administration 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Other services 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Information 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 2.0%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	27.5%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	398	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,004	97.8%
Spanish	8	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,057	99.1%
Born in same state	4,057	99.1%
Born in different state	2,248	54.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	0.9%
Not a US citizen	22	61.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,137	27.8%
French	692	16.9%
Arab	469	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	379	9.3%
Norwegian	26	0.6%
English	15	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	81.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03263

What city is ZIP code 03263 in?

ZIP code 03263 is primarily assigned to Pittsfield, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03263 in?

ZIP code 03263 falls within Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03263 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 03263 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03263 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 03263 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 03263?

ZIP code 03263 has an estimated population of 4,093 residents, with a density of 167 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03263?

The median household income in ZIP code 03263 is $64,564, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03263 in?

ZIP code 03263 observes the EST timezone.