03597 ZIP Code — West Stewartstown, NH

Coos County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03597 is located in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire, within Coos County. It covers approximately 45.44 square miles and serves a population of 670 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03597

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $59,792. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 03597 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

670

population

45.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03597 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03597

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03597. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Stewartstown	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	670
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	45.44 sq mi
Water area	0.77 sq mi
Latitude	44.9955
Longitude	-71.5318
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	61.1%	51.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	30.7%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	15.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

670

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$59,792

Median household income

$20,507

Per capita income

$93,100

Median home value

$631

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

292

Housing units

7.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	94	14.0%
18 and over	576	86.0%
65 and over	183	27.3%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 1.3%

Black or African American 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	653	96.5%
Two or more races	9	1.3%
Black or African American	8	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	51.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	30.7%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	15.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	9.7%

Under $10k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 34.7%

$75k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	34.7%
$75k–$100k	22.6%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
Median income	$59,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.8%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,100
Median rent / month	$631
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	34.0%
Single-family detached	53.6%
Large apartment buildings	4.4%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	27.1%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	23.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	42.8%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	71.5%
3 or more	9.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	18.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	59.0%
Wood	12.6%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	26.4%
Cohabiting couple	96	40.2%
Male householder, no spouse	31	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	49	20.5%
Households with children under 18	56	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	28.0%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.5%	38.8%
Married	27.9%	24.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	13.4%
Divorced	20.8%	23.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	7.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	12.6%
Kindergarten	5	5.3%
Elementary school	70	73.7%
High school	8	8.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.0%

Retail trade 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 13.6%

Construction 12.9%

Education & healthcare 11.8%

Other services 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.0%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.4%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	13.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.0

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 46.8%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 23.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	38.9%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	17.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.4%
Public insurance	67.3%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	653	97.5%
Spanish	15	2.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	2.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	645	96.3%
Born in same state	645	96.3%
Born in different state	444	66.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	3.7%
Not a US citizen	17	68.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	108	16.1%
Italian	53	7.9%
Arab	47	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	42	6.3%
English	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03597

What city is ZIP code 03597 in?

ZIP code 03597 is primarily assigned to West Stewartstown, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03597 in?

ZIP code 03597 falls within Coos County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03597 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 03597 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03597?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03597?

20% of residents in ZIP code 03597 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03597 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 03597 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 03597 in?

ZIP code 03597 observes the EST timezone.