03608 ZIP Code — Walpole, NH

Cheshire County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03608 is located in Walpole, New Hampshire, within Cheshire County. It covers approximately 34.28 square miles and serves a population of 3,093 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03608

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 $267,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The gap between median ($86,042) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

3,093

population

34.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03608 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03608

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03608. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walpole	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05158 Westminster (3.9 mi) 03602 Alstead (5.4 mi) 05154 Saxtons River (7 mi) 03467 Westmoreland (7.2 mi) 05346 Putney (7.4 mi) 05101 Bellows Falls (8.1 mi) 03448 Gilsum (8.5 mi) 03431 Keene (9.5 mi) 05141 Cambridgeport (10 mi) 03445 Sullivan (10.5 mi) 03435 Keene (11.7 mi) 03603 Charlestown (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,093
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	34.28 sq mi
Water area	1.05 sq mi
Latitude	43.0748
Longitude	-72.4063
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	35.5%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	9.5%	5.4%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,093

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$86,042

Median household income

$44,607

Per capita income

$267,800

Median home value

$1,132

Median monthly rent

66.1%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

920

Housing units

32.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

156

Under 5

163

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

180

25–34

188

160

35–44

168

207

45–54

217

55–59

60–64

182

65–74

190

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	792	25.6%
18 and over	2,301	74.4%
65 and over	667	21.6%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 4.8%

Black or African American 3%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,785	85.7%
Hispanic or Latino	157	4.8%
Other race	157	4.8%
Black or African American	98	3%
Two or more races	53	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	9.5%	5.4%	9.7%

Under $10k 13.0%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 12.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	12.5%
Median income	$86,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 37.2%

$300k–$500k 29.6%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$267,800
Median rent / month	$1,132
Owner occupied	66.1%
Renter occupied	33.9%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	28.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.8%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.1%
Electricity	16.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Fuel oil	55.0%
Wood	11.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	631	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	73	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	188	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	299	25.1%
Households with children under 18	440	36.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	490	41.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	18.6%
Married	55.5%	52.4%
Separated	0.5%	3.6%
Widowed	1.9%	12.4%
Divorced	8.2%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 20.8%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	32.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	4.5%
Kindergarten	62	11.2%
Elementary school	238	43.0%
High school	158	28.5%
College / grad school	71	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.1%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Retail trade 9.4%

Public administration 6.8%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Construction 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 4.8%

Professional & management 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 14.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	200	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.4%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,774	89.7%
Spanish	79	2.8%
Other Indo-European	25	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,963	95.8%
Born in same state	2,936	94.9%
Born in different state	903	29.2%
Foreign born	27	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	130	4.2%
Not a US citizen	122	93.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	748	24.2%
Italian	440	14.2%
German	294	9.5%
Arab	104	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	1.2%
Polish	17	0.5%
Norwegian	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03608

What city is ZIP code 03608 in?

ZIP code 03608 is primarily assigned to Walpole, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03608 in?

ZIP code 03608 falls within Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03608 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 03608 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 03608?

ZIP code 03608 has an estimated population of 3,093 residents, with a density of 90 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03608?

The median household income in ZIP code 03608 is $86,042, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03608?

The median home value in ZIP code 03608 is $267,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 03608 in?

ZIP code 03608 observes the EST timezone.