03287 ZIP Code — Wilmot, NH

Merrimack County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03287 is located in Wilmot, New Hampshire, within Merrimack County. It covers approximately 29.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,502 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03287

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 $315,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $110,917. 36% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 03287 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,502

population

29.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03287 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03287

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03287. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilmot	Acceptable
Wilmot	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03233 Elkins (1.4 mi) 03257 New London (3.4 mi) 03284 Springfield (6 mi) 03216 Andover (6.5 mi) 03230 Danbury (7.2 mi) 03782 Sunapee (9.1 mi) 03255 Newbury (9.2 mi) 03240 Grafton (9.6 mi) 03278 Warner (9.8 mi) 03243 Hill (10.4 mi) 03268 Salisbury (10.7 mi) 03753 Grantham (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,502
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	29.41 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	43.4418
Longitude	-71.9248
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	23.4%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	13.5%	8.1%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,502

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$110,917

Median household income

$55,482

Per capita income

$315,500

Median home value

$1,264

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

583

Housing units

59.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

115

25–34

129

35–44

110

45–54

124

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	273	18.2%
18 and over	1,229	81.8%
65 and over	297	19.8%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Asian 3.2%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,421	92.8%
Asian	49	3.2%
Two or more races	32	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	30	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.4%	30.8%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	32.4%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	28.6%	28.1%
Over $200k	13.5%	8.1%	9.7%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 16.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	27.1%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	16.3%
Median income	$110,917

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 34.4%

$300k–$500k 34.2%

$500k–$1M 17.4%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$315,500
Median rent / month	$1,264
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	23.2%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	23.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	13.4%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	39.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	0.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.2%
Fuel oil	35.1%
Wood	19.4%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	45	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	86	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	137	22.0%
Households with children under 18	149	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	35.6%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	16.9%
Married	61.7%	56.2%
Separated	1.9%	0.5%
Widowed	3.4%	11.2%
Divorced	8.8%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 14.2%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 31.6%

Graduate / professional 28.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	59.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	9.5%
Kindergarten	26	9.8%
Elementary school	113	42.8%
High school	18	6.8%
College / grad school	82	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Professional & management 13.8%

Construction 11.4%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Retail trade 8.0%

Other services 6.1%

Public administration 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Information 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.5%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	14.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	17.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.2%
Public insurance	24.9%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,392	92.7%
Spanish	12	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	10	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,449	96.5%
Born in same state	1,408	93.7%
Born in different state	739	49.2%
Foreign born	41	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	53	3.5%
Not a US citizen	36	67.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	355	23.6%
Italian	300	20%
German	100	6.7%
English	52	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	1.6%
Arab	24	1.6%
Dutch	11	0.7%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	99.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03287

What city is ZIP code 03287 in?

ZIP code 03287 is primarily assigned to Wilmot, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03287 in?

ZIP code 03287 falls within Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 03287?

60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 03287 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 03287 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03287?

The median household income in ZIP code 03287 is $110,917, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03287?

The median home value in ZIP code 03287 is $315,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 03287 in?

ZIP code 03287 observes the EST timezone.