03470 ZIP Code — Winchester, NH

Cheshire County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03470 is located in Winchester, New Hampshire, within Cheshire County. It covers approximately 88.22 square miles and serves a population of 4,925 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03470

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $208,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $67,130. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 03470 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,925

population

88.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winchester	Acceptable
Winchester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03441 Ashuelot (5.3 mi) 03446 Swanzey (5.3 mi) 03465 Troy (8 mi) 03462 Spofford (8.2 mi) 01378 Warwick (8.2 mi) 03451 Hinsdale (8.6 mi) 05354 Vernon (9.1 mi) 03443 Chesterfield (9.4 mi) 03447 Fitzwilliam (10 mi) 01360 Northfield (10 mi) 03435 Keene (10.6 mi) 01364 Orange (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,925
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	88.22 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	42.7854
Longitude	-72.3328
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	39.2%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.4%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,925

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$67,130

Median household income

$33,745

Per capita income

$208,400

Median home value

$1,072

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

1,673

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

171

Under 5

179

134

5–9

141

109

10–14

114

157

15–19

165

156

20–24

164

266

25–34

279

275

35–44

288

213

45–54

223

235

55–59

247

239

60–64

250

253

65–74

266

121

75–84

127

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,036	21.0%
18 and over	3,889	79.0%
65 and over	920	18.7%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,705	93.5%
Two or more races	156	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	109	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	0.6%
Asian	22	0.4%
Other race	7	0.1%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	36.3%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	35.9%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	22.5%	28.1%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.4%	9.7%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$67,130

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 36.0%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,400
Median rent / month	$1,072
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	69.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	25.8%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	16.1%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%
Fuel oil	60.1%
Wood	13.6%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	941	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	215	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	426	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	284	15.2%
Households with children under 18	565	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	553	29.6%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	25.9%
Married	47.0%	48.8%
Separated	1.4%	0.6%
Widowed	3.1%	8.0%
Divorced	12.0%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	95	10.5%
Kindergarten	42	4.6%
Elementary school	425	46.8%
High school	246	27.1%
College / grad school	100	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Retail trade 19.3%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Construction 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Professional & management 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 2.9%

Other services 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 23.2%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.2%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	327	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,575	92.9%
Spanish	8	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,841	98.3%
Born in same state	4,824	97.9%
Born in different state	2,426	49.3%
Foreign born	17	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	84	1.7%
Not a US citizen	81	96.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	923	18.7%
French	731	14.8%
Arab	284	5.8%
German	257	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	0.7%
Norwegian	29	0.6%
Polish	6	0.1%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03470

What city is ZIP code 03470 in?

ZIP code 03470 is primarily assigned to Winchester, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03470 in?

ZIP code 03470 falls within Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03470 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 03470 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 03470?

ZIP code 03470 has an estimated population of 4,925 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03470?

The median home value in ZIP code 03470 is $208,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 03470?

The median household income in ZIP code 03470 is $67,130, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 03470 in?

ZIP code 03470 observes the EST timezone.