03782 ZIP Code — Sunapee, NH

Sullivan County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03782 is located in Sunapee, New Hampshire, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 20.30 square miles and serves a population of 3,074 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03782

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 $362,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $116,048. 44% 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 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 03782 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,074

population

20.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03782 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03782

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03782. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sunapee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03773 Newport (5.4 mi) 03257 New London (5.7 mi) 03255 Newbury (5.9 mi) 03752 Goshen (6.4 mi) 03233 Elkins (7.8 mi) 03284 Springfield (8 mi) 03753 Grantham (8.9 mi) 03287 Wilmot (9.1 mi) 03278 Warner (12.1 mi) 03221 Bradford (12.1 mi) 03743 Claremont (12.5 mi) 03605 Lempster (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,074
Population density	151 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	20.30 sq mi
Water area	3.91 sq mi
Latitude	43.3847
Longitude	-72.0876
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	27.2%	39.4%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	36.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	19.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.9%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,074

Population

151

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$116,048

Median household income

$48,323

Per capita income

$362,600

Median home value

$1,498

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,871

Housing units

40.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

312

25–34

220

183

35–44

130

152

45–54

107

239

55–59

169

158

60–64

112

347

65–74

245

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	406	13.2%
18 and over	2,668	86.8%
65 and over	719	23.4%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,955	94.9%
Two or more races	92	3%
Hispanic or Latino	40	1.3%
Asian	27	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.2%	39.4%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	36.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	19.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.9%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k+ 14.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	28.9%
$150k–$200k	16.0%
$200k+	14.9%
Median income	$116,048

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 45.5%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

$1M+ 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$362,600
Median rent / month	$1,498
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	53.3%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	12.0%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	15.3%
2 vehicles	51.8%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.1%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	26.0%
Fuel oil	38.4%
Wood	14.7%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	605	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	152	15.7%
Male householder, no spouse	112	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	99	10.2%
Households with children under 18	211	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	400	41.3%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.2%	27.1%
Married	41.7%	56.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	4.6%
Divorced	10.7%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 22.8%

Some college, no degree 12.0%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 23.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	40.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	8.1%
Kindergarten	8	1.4%
Elementary school	227	40.9%
High school	106	19.1%
College / grad school	169	30.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.6%

Retail trade 10.7%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Construction 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Professional & management 6.4%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Other services 3.4%

Information 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Public administration 0.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.9%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 21.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	11.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,004	97.7%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,005	97.8%
Born in same state	2,985	97.1%
Born in different state	1,618	52.6%
Foreign born	20	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	69	2.2%
Not a US citizen	49	71.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	554	18%
French	498	16.2%
Arab	168	5.5%
German	103	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	71	2.3%
Dutch	29	0.9%
Polish	23	0.7%
English	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03782

What city is ZIP code 03782 in?

ZIP code 03782 is primarily assigned to Sunapee, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03782 in?

ZIP code 03782 falls within Sullivan County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03782 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 03782 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03782?

The median home value in ZIP code 03782 is $362,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03782?

The median household income in ZIP code 03782 is $116,048, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 03782?

ZIP code 03782 has an estimated population of 3,074 residents, with a density of 151 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 03782 in?

ZIP code 03782 observes the EST timezone.