03280 ZIP Code — Washington, NH

Sullivan County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03280 is located in Washington, New Hampshire, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 45.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,097 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03280

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 $270,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($85,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 38% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03280 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,097

population

45.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03280 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03280

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03280. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03456 Marlow (5.7 mi) 03221 Bradford (7.6 mi) 03752 Goshen (7.7 mi) 03605 Lempster (8.1 mi) 03244 Hillsborough (9.4 mi) 03440 Antrim (10.2 mi) 03255 Newbury (10.5 mi) 03601 Acworth (10.8 mi) 03602 Alstead (12.4 mi) 03448 Gilsum (13 mi) 03445 Sullivan (13.5 mi) 03242 Henniker (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,097
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	45.21 sq mi
Water area	1.98 sq mi
Latitude	43.1839
Longitude	-72.0938
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	36.1%	39.4%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	36.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	19.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.9%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,097

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$85,000

Median household income

$49,652

Per capita income

$270,100

Median home value

$1,213

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

994

Housing units

34.2%

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

110

65–74

120

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	131	11.9%
18 and over	966	88.1%
65 and over	307	28.0%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,063	96.5%
Two or more races	25	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.5%
Other race	5	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	39.4%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	36.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	19.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.9%	9.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 10.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	10.6%
Median income	$85,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 26.9%

$500k–$1M 14.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$270,100
Median rent / month	$1,213
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	58.3%
Single-family detached	94.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	43.5%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	55.1%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.5%
Propane / LP gas	46.8%
Fuel oil	11.1%
Wood	36.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	316	73.1%
Cohabiting couple	29	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	39	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	48	11.1%
Households with children under 18	65	15.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	170	39.4%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	18.0%
Married	68.5%	63.9%
Separated	4.6%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	8.2%
Divorced	4.0%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 23.5%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	34.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	4.0%
Kindergarten	4	2.7%
Elementary school	79	52.7%
High school	26	17.3%
College / grad school	35	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Manufacturing 20.1%

Construction 11.1%

Retail trade 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Public administration 7.3%

Professional & management 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	25.5%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.1

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,075	98.0%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,049	95.6%
Born in same state	1,042	95.0%
Born in different state	392	35.7%
Foreign born	7	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	48	4.4%
Not a US citizen	45	93.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	205	18.7%
Italian	115	10.5%
Arab	106	9.7%
German	73	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	1.4%
Irish	3	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03280

What city is ZIP code 03280 in?

ZIP code 03280 is primarily assigned to Washington, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03280 in?

ZIP code 03280 falls within Sullivan County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03280 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 03280 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 03280 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 03280 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03280 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 03280 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 03280 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 03280 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 03280 in?

ZIP code 03280 observes the EST timezone.