03461 ZIP Code — Rindge, NH

Cheshire County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03461 is located in Rindge, New Hampshire, within Cheshire County. It covers approximately 37.11 square miles and serves a population of 6,446 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03461

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $291,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,794. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 03461 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,446

population

37.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rindge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03071 New Ipswich (5.7 mi) 03452 Jaffrey (6.6 mi) 01475 Winchendon (7.2 mi) 01430 Ashburnham (7.4 mi) 03447 Fitzwilliam (7.9 mi) 03084 Temple (8.3 mi) 03458 Peterborough (8.7 mi) 01431 Ashby (9.3 mi) 03444 Dublin (10.7 mi) 03048 Greenville (11.2 mi) 01440 Gardner (11.3 mi) 03086 Wilton (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,446
Population density	174 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	37.11 sq mi
Water area	2.69 sq mi
Latitude	42.7531
Longitude	-71.9830
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	24.6%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	5.9%	5.4%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,446

Population

174

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$97,794

Median household income

$37,392

Per capita income

$291,900

Median home value

$1,074

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

2,188

Housing units

34.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

128

Under 5

132

176

5–9

183

221

10–14

229

345

15–19

357

332

20–24

345

330

25–34

341

293

35–44

303

302

45–54

312

245

55–59

253

168

60–64

174

422

65–74

437

162

75–84

167

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,173	18.2%
18 and over	5,273	81.8%
65 and over	1,277	19.8%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Two or more races 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,595	83.3%
Two or more races	632	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	267	4%
Asian	83	1.2%
Other race	69	1%
Black or African American	67	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	5.9%	5.4%	9.7%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 10.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	27.5%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	10.8%
Median income	$97,794

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 38.6%

$300k–$500k 32.8%

$500k–$1M 10.2%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$291,900
Median rent / month	$1,074
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	23.3%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Fuel oil	61.8%
Wood	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,368	69.4%
Cohabiting couple	122	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	250	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	232	11.8%
Households with children under 18	462	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	764	38.7%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	33.3%
Married	58.3%	53.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	8.4%
Divorced	5.4%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 15.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	34.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	110	5.5%
Kindergarten	58	2.9%
Elementary school	482	24.1%
High school	245	12.3%
College / grad school	1,105	55.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Retail trade 14.3%

Construction 9.9%

Professional & management 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.8%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	15.4%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 6.9%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	23.4%
High cholesterol	23.4%
Diabetes	6.4%
Heart disease	4.4%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	20.6%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	17.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.3%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	267	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,186	96.0%
Spanish	71	1.1%
Other Indo-European	25	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	37	0.6%
Other languages	9	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,312	97.9%
Born in same state	6,243	96.9%
Born in different state	1,934	30.0%
Foreign born	69	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	134	2.1%
Not a US citizen	58	43.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	817	12.7%
French	785	12.2%
German	337	5.2%
Arab	283	4.4%
Polish	151	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	0.5%
Dutch	23	0.4%
Irish	7	0.1%
Norwegian	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03461

What city is ZIP code 03461 in?

ZIP code 03461 is primarily assigned to Rindge, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03461 in?

ZIP code 03461 falls within Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Is ZIP code 03461 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 03461 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03461 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 03461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 03461?

ZIP code 03461 has an estimated population of 6,446 residents, with a density of 174 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03461?

The median household income in ZIP code 03461 is $97,794, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03461 in?

ZIP code 03461 observes the EST timezone.